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Texas Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of November 16, 2011
The regulations listed below are current as of November 16, 2011
| Texas has four different documents regulating health and safety in child care. |
Effective Date
|
| Chapter 42: Regulation of Certain Facilities, Homes, and Agencies that Provide Childcare Services | 9/1/2009 |
| Chapter 744: Minimum Standard Rules For School-Age and Before or After-School Programs | 9/1/2010 |
| Chapter 746: Minimum Standard Rules For Licensed Child-Care Centers | 12/2010 |
| Chapter 747: Minimum Standard Rules for Registered and Licensed Child-Care Homes | 12/2010 |
| Please note: Some cities and/or counties in Texas have additional regulations. Please check with your city and county government for more information. |
State Licensing Contact
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
P.O. Box 149030
Mail Code E-550
Austin, TX 78714-9030
Phone:To find the phone number to your regional office, please go to http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Local_Child_Care_Licensing_Offices/default.asp
Web Page: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/
Links
to other Texas State Child Care Contacts
State Early Learning Guidelines: