How to Get Licensed Home Daycare in Texas
Determine which type of home daycare license you wish to apply for., Apply to become a licensed child care home if you plan on caring for 7 to 12 children under 14 years old fewer than 24 hours per day. , Apply to become a registered child care home...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Determine which type of home daycare license you wish to apply for.
The site will prompt you to create a provider account. , Printable versions of the forms are available on the department's website.
Mail those to your local Child Care Licensing office.
Contact information for your local office is available on the department's website, as well. , Visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website to obtain the latest fee schedule. , Schedule yourself for a daycare home pre-application class if you are attempting to become a licensed or registered child care home. , You should be familiar with licensing law and rules and the application process and administrative procedures. , The department will inspect your home to ensure that you comply with the minimum standards.
The standards vary depending on the type of daycare you operate, and are subject to change with Texas law. , The records from these inspections and tests must remain on file at your daycare. , A listing or registration will be mailed to you if your license is approved., Your operation can be inspected at least every 12 months and your license can be revoked if you are found to be in violation of the standards. -
Step 2: Apply to become a licensed child care home if you plan on caring for 7 to 12 children under 14 years old fewer than 24 hours per day.
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Step 3: Apply to become a registered child care home if you plan on caring for up to 6 children under the age of 14
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Step 4: and up to 6 school-age children.
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Step 5: Apply to become a listed family home if you plan on taking care of 1 to 3 unrelated children in your home.
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Step 6: Complete the registration process via the website of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
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Step 7: Log in to your provider account to complete and submit your application for a home daycare license.
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Step 8: Pay the fee associated with the type of home daycare license you are applying for.
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Step 9: Contact your local Child Care Licensing office.
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Step 10: Review the information packet that you receive during the pre-application class.
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Step 11: Wait to be contacted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services if you applied to become a licensed or registered child care home.
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Step 12: Schedule a gas leakage test and fire and sanitation inspection from a private local company.
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Step 13: Wait up to 60 days following your inspection to find out if your license was accepted or rejected.
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Step 14: Maintain your daycare in accordance with the minimum standards set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Detailed Guide
The site will prompt you to create a provider account. , Printable versions of the forms are available on the department's website.
Mail those to your local Child Care Licensing office.
Contact information for your local office is available on the department's website, as well. , Visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website to obtain the latest fee schedule. , Schedule yourself for a daycare home pre-application class if you are attempting to become a licensed or registered child care home. , You should be familiar with licensing law and rules and the application process and administrative procedures. , The department will inspect your home to ensure that you comply with the minimum standards.
The standards vary depending on the type of daycare you operate, and are subject to change with Texas law. , The records from these inspections and tests must remain on file at your daycare. , A listing or registration will be mailed to you if your license is approved., Your operation can be inspected at least every 12 months and your license can be revoked if you are found to be in violation of the standards.
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