Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Who should create an online account?

Persons who want to submit an online application to operate a Listed Home, Registered Child Care Home, Licensed Child Care Home, or Licensed Child Care Center. For information about the application process and the types of applications that can be submitted online, visit About the eApplication Process
Persons who have already submitted a paper application but want to be able to submit their background checks or waiver/variances online.
Providers that currently hold a permit and want to submit background checks or a request for a waiver/variance, access compliance history, or update governing body information for the operation.
Providers who currently have a permit for an operation, but are planning to open another type of operation regulated by Licensing or who plan to open the same type of operation at another physical location regulated by Licensing.

How do I create an online account?

Persons that want to submit an application online should answer 'No' to 'Do you have an Permit Number?' and enter the required information.
Persons who have submitted a paper application and have been assigned an permit number should answer 'Yes' to 'Do you have an Permit Number?' and enter the required information. If you do not know your permit number, contact your Licensing representative for assistance.
Providers who currently hold a permit should answer 'Yes' to 'Do you have an Permit Number?' and enter the required information. Your permit number is listed on the paper permit issued to you by Child Care Licensing.

What is a Permit?

A permit is the written authorization granted by Child Care Licensing to operate a child-care operation. A license, registration, certificate, or listing is a type of permit issued by Child Care Licensing.

What is an operation number or permit number?

Permit number and operation number are used interchangeably and mean the same thing. An operation number is assigned to each facility that is listed, regulated or may be subject to regulation by Child Care Licensing. This number is unique to each facility and is created when an exemption request, application, listing request, or report for investigation on an unregulated operation is received. If you have already been issued a permit from Child Care Licensing, then the facility's operation or permit number is displayed on the bottom right side of the permit. An operation number must be assigned to a facility before background checks can be submitted for processing. If you do not know if you have an operation number or permit number or a permit, please contact you local licensing office.

Instructions

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Required fields for Existing Permit Holders:

Permit Number
Date Permit Issued (not required for applicants)
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
User ID
Password

Required fields for Applicants:

First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Physical Address
- Address Line 1
- City
- State
- Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from Physical)
- Address Line 1
- City
- State
- Zip Code
User ID
Password

Registration Form

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* Do you have a Permit Number?

Yes

* Permit Number:

Date Permit Issued (not required for applicants)

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Phone Number:

* Email Address:

* Confirm Email Address:

Physical Address

* Address Line 1:

Address Line 2 (No P.O. Box or PMB):

* City:

* State:

* Zip Code:

County

Please validate physical address before proceeding.

Physical Address Validation Status:

Reason Physical Address Not Validated:

Mailing Address

Check if Mailing Address is same as Physical Address

* Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

* City:

* State:

* Zip Code:

County

Please validate mailing address before proceeding.

Mailing Address Validation Status:

Reason Mailing Address Not Validated:

Select a User ID and Password and re-enter your selected Password for confirmation. Your User ID and Password must be at least six (6), and no more than fifteen (15), characters. Both User ID and Password are case-sensitive.

* User ID:

* Password:

* Confirm Password:

Click Register when the form is complete.

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