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Exemptions are set forth in Missouri Statute, sections 210.201 and 210.211, RSMo. Anyone who is caring for six or fewer children, including a maximum of three children under the age of two, at the same physical address is not required to be licensed and does not have to report he/she is providing child care.

Chapter 42 of the Texas Human Resources Code requires persons who operate a child care facility to be licensed by Child Care Licensing. Chapter 42 also exempts certain programs and facilities from the licensing requirement.

In Texas, you can legally care for up to three children at once without a license if you are babysitting in your own home. The law also states that if you are providing childcare outside of the home, you must obtain a professional license from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

In Texas, you can legally care for up to three children at once without a license if you are babysitting in your own home. The law also states that if you are providing childcare outside of the home, you must obtain a professional license from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

Licensed Child-Care Home Provides care and supervision to seven to 12 children 13 or younger (no more than 12 children can be in care at any time, including children related to the caregiver).

Fee Amounts Type of FeeLicensed Child Care Operations (except CPAs)Type of Fee ApplicationLicensed Child Care Operations (except CPAs) $35Type of Fee Initial LicenseLicensed Child Care Operations (except CPAs) $35Type of Fee Initial License RenewalLicensed Child Care Operations (except CPAs) $354 more rows