Texas Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: Who Regulates Child Care Providers In Texas?
  A: The state of Texas regulates child care providers through the state Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
• Q: How Can I Start A Child Care Business?
  A: If you are interested in starting a child care business you should contact your local Child Care Licensing Office to request an information packet be sent to you.
• Q: What Types Of Day Care Program Can I Operate In Texas?
  A: The state divides child care facilities into two categories: Child Day Care, and Residential Child Care. The Child Day Care category is the traditional day care … More
• Q: What Are The Differences For Child Day Care Providers?
  A: Listed - A day care provider who provides care for one to three unrelated children through 13 years of age. Registered - A provider who cares for no more than 6 … More
• Q: How Do I Become Listed As A Child Care Provider?
  A: If you are providing care for a maximum of three unrelated children there are very few steps that you need to take. You must fill out a Listing Request and file the … More
• Q: How Do I Become Registered Or Licensed As A Child Care Provider?
  A: Prior to applying to be a registered or licensed child care provider you must have an interview with DFPS. At the interview you will be given the forms you need to … More
• Q: What Are The Steps To Become Registered?
  A: Request for a Registration Permit form, Criminal History and Central Registry Check, Proof of current certification in infant/child/adult CPR, Proof of current … More
• Q: What Steps Are Required To Become Licensed?
  A: A Child Day Care Application, a completed floor plan of the building, Background Check information, Proof of current certification in infant/child/adult CPR, Proof of … More
• Q: Are There Any Exemptions To Being Regulated By The State?
  A: Yes. A Child Day Care provider is exempt from these regulations in several instances. Providers that are exempt are those that provide religious, educational or skills … More
• Q: What If My Facility Meets The Requirements For An Exemption But The Children Are Younger Than Allowed For Under The Exemption Or Stay Longer Than The Maximum Hours?
  A: The applicable permit must be obtained for the non-exempt portion.

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