Become a Day Care Provider

The process to obtain a permit is designed to ensure the protection of children through a cooperative relationship between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the potential applicant. Before you start the application process, become familiar with general requirements, rules, and resources.

If you are interested in starting a child-care operation either in your home or at a center outside your home, here is what you need to do to get started.

  Decide What Type of Care You Want to Provide

• Review the Guide to Child Care available in Texas and consider which is appropriate for your situation.

Choose your Day Care Facility Type Below

(If you need to become a 24-Hour Residential Provider Click Here)