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Nearly $1,500 a month for part-time daycare: Houston-area family weighs child care costs

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Nearly $1,500 a month for part-time daycare: Houston-area family weighs child care costs

Lila Mendez

Bureau Chief · Houston, TX

Lila Mendez has spent over 15 years in local journalism, honing her skills at the Houston Chronicle and NPR’s Houston affiliate. A graduate of the University of Houston, she excels in connecting with the community and has a knack for unearthing stories that highlight the diverse voices of Houston's neighborhoods.

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Bureau Chief · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM · 1 min read

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Nearly $1,500 a month for part-time daycare: Houston-area family weighs child care costs — Pearland Community news

A LendingTree report estimates raising a child costs more than $300,000. One Houston-area mother shares how her family is adjusting.

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