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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

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).

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.

Licensing and Legal Fees Costs vary by state but typically include an initial application fee and multiple background checks for each of your employees. In Texas, for example, the initial permit application costs $35 with a $2 fee per person per background check. FBI fingerprinting checks run about $40 per person.

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).