Section 746.611 - Must I have a health statement for children in my care? (a) A health statement is: (1) A written statement, from a health-care professional who has examined the child within the past year, indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program; (2) A signed affidavit from the parent ...
Parents applying for child care scholarship for their children (up to age 19 if they have a disability) may be added to a waiting list, if funds are limited. When we have a waiting list, the wait time for childcare financial aid averages 6-9 months. Click Here. For a complete list of acceptable documentation.
Thus, if you are truly babysitting and not providing 'regular care,” and you are babysitting less than 6 kids at a time, you are probably not required to get a childcare license. If you do intend to provide regular care to someone's children other than your own, the regulations can get complicated.
Childcare licensing requirements in Texas Must be at least 21 years old. Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Meet specific educational requirements. Have a certificate of completion of the licensing pre-application course dated within one year of the application date. Meet background check requirements.
Registered Child-Care Home for up to six unrelated children who are ages 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.)
Type of Child Care Provided: 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).
0 – 11 months: 1 adult for every 4 infants. 12 – 17 months: 1 adult for every 5 toddlers. 18 – 23 months: 1 adult for every 9 toddlers. 2 years: 1 adult for every 11 children.
Families may be eligible for assistance with child care costs if you work, or attend an education or vocation training program for a minimum average of 25 hours per week for a single-parent family and 50 hours per week for a two-parent family or if you are searching for employment.
Eligibility review may take up to 20 business days. You will be notified via mail of your eligibility status. All eligible applicants go on the waiting list and when funding becomes available, families are outreached by wait/date order.