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Information on the requirements on how to become a day care or residential care provider, Exemption Request materials and additional Child Care Regulation resources.

Statistical tables on Child Care in Texas (Residential Child Care and Day Care).

This module is designed to be used as an outreach program and to provide education to childcare center employees and owners on supporting breastfeeding mothers whose babies are in their care.

Information about requesting a review of a licensing background check determination.

Texas child care licensing forms.

How to get a permit to operate a child care operation in Texas.

Texas Child Care Home provider application forms.

Criminal history background check information for child care providers.

Forms used in 24-hour Residential Child Care

Frequently asked questions about Licensed Child Care & Child-Placing Agency Administrators

Child-Care Administrator License and Child-Placing Agency Administrator licensing information in Texas.

Rules and Standards for Child Care in Texas

Information about exemptions from licensing for child care facilities.

Information about the types of enforcement actions that may be taken against providers not in compliance with state laws, rules, and minimum standards.

Information about Licensed Child Care & Child-Placing Agency Administrator Licensing in Texas.