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It is important to adhere to these laws to avoid having your babysitting business shut down and your reputation tarnished as a childcare provider. In general, Texas requires you to register or license your childcare home if you care for more than four children at a time.

Except for home daycare providers who are babysitting for multiple children on a regular basis that might qualify as a Licensed Family Home, a Licensed Childcare Home,w or a Registered Childcare Home*, Texas babysitters are largely free from legal regulation and are not required to be licensed.

If during a 12-month period your facility operates for fewer than three consecutive weeks and for under 40 days, your facility may be exempt from regulation. If your facility plans to operate over the limits provided in law for exempt facilities, contact your local licensing office for further information.

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).

Provides care and supervision for up to six unrelated children 13 or younger during school hours, and can also provide care and supervision for six additional school-age children after school hours (no more than 12 children can be in care at any time, including children related to the caregiver).

You must obtain at least 30 clock hours of training each year relevant to the age of the children for whom you provide care. The 30 clock hours of annual training are exclusive of any requirements for the licensing Pre-application Course, first-aid and CPR training, and transportation safety training.

children. Licensing is required when caring for six to 12 children full-time. License or registration must be posted. Liability insurance is not required.