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The minimum standards tell you (the child care operation permit holder) what requirements you, your employees, and your caregivers must follow. These minimum standards: were developed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) with the assistance of
Each set of Minimum Standards is based on a particular chapter of the Texas Administrative Code and the corresponding child-care operation permit type(s). For example, Chapter 746 is the Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers and Chapter 749 is the Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies.
Child-Care Licensing Division is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and well being of children who attend or reside in regulated child-care facilities and homes.
Child Care Regulation (CCR) responsibilities include: Regulating all child care operations and child-placing agencies to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in care. Permitting and monitoring operations and agencies for compliance with state regulation standards, rules and laws.
On September 1, 2017, Child Care Licensing (CCL) became part of Texas Health & Human Services (HHS). Most CCL webpages have moved to the HHS website. Key resources include: Services for Parents and Caregivers; Child Care Search; Licensing and Regulation for Providers; Provider Login and Background Checks; Minimum Standards; Forms; Technical ...
CHAPTER 746. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS. Subchapters. SUBCHAPTER A. PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND DEFINITIONS. SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION. SUBCHAPTER C. RECORD KEEPING.
These minimum standards are developed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) with the assistance of child-care operations, parents, lawyers, doctors, and other experts in a variety of fields.