| Type of Application |
Required Application Materials |
|---|---|
| (1) Application for Listing a Family Home |
(A) A completed Listing Request Form; (B) A completed Request for Criminal History and Central Registry Check Form on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Background Checks); (C) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter (relating to Controlling Person and Certain Employment Prohibited); and (D) The listing fee, if applicable. |
| (2) Application for Registering a Child-Care Home |
(A) A completed Registration Request Form; (B) A completed Request for Criminal History and Central Registry Check Form on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (C) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter; (D) A notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Child-Care Facility or Registered Child-Care Home Form for any employee of the registered child-care home or any applicant you intend to hire; (E) Proof of current certification in infant/child/adult CPR; (F) Proof of current certification in first aid, which must include rescue breathing and choking; (G) The registration fee; (H) Verification that the applicant completed the required orientation within one year prior to the date of application; (I) Proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalent; (J) Proof of required training as required by §747.1007 of this title (relating to What qualifications must I meet to be the primary caregiver of a registered child-care home?); and (K) If the applicant is a for-profit corporation or limited liability company, proof that the corporation or company is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax. For information on the franchise tax, see §745.245 of this title (relating to How do I demonstrate that the governing body is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax?). |
| (3) Application for Licensing a Child Day-Care Operation |
(A) A completed Child Day-Care Licensing Application Form; (B) A floor plan of the building and surrounding space to be used, including dimensions of the indoor and outdoor space; (C) A completed Governing Body/Director Designation Form. This form is not required if the governing body is a sole proprietorship and the proprietor is also the director; (D) Completed background checks on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (E) A completed Personal History Statement Form for each applicant that is a sole proprietor or partner, and all persons designated as director or co-director; (F) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter; (G) If the applicant is a for-profit corporation or limited liability company, proof that the corporation or company is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax. For information on franchise tax, see §745.245 of this title (relating to How do I demonstrate that the governing body is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax?); (H) Except for licensed child-care homes, proof of liability insurance or documentation that the applicant is unable to obtain liability insurance and a copy of the written notice informing the parents that there is no insurance coverage. For further information on liability insurance, see §745.249 and §745.251 of this title (relating to What insurance coverage must I have for my licensed operation? and What are acceptable reasons for not obtaining liability insurance?); (I) A completed Plan of Operation for Licensed Facilities Form. The plan of operation must show how you intend to comply with the minimum standards; and (J) The application fee. |
| (4) Application for a Compliance Certificate for a Shelter Care Operation |
(A) A completed Shelter Child Care Application Form. If the law requires that the applicant keep the shelter care location confidential, the applicant must include on the application form a valid correspondence address and telephone number, including a method to immediately contact your operation that allows our staff to obtain your location address within 30 minutes; (B) Completed background checks on all applicable persons; (C) If the applicant is a for-profit corporation or limited liability company, proof that the corporation or company is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax. For information on franchise tax, see §745.245 of this title; and (D) The application fee. |
| (5) Application for a Compliance Certificate for an Employer- Based Child Care Operation |
(A) A completed Employer-Based Child Care Application Form; (B) A floor plan of the building and surrounding space to be used, including dimensions of the indoor and outdoor space; (C) Completed background checks on all applicable persons as required for licensed child-care centers. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (D) If the applicant is a for-profit corporation or limited liability company, proof that the corporation or company is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax. For information on franchise tax, see §745.245 of this title; and (E) The application fee. |
| (6) Application for Licensing a Residential Child-Care Operation including a Child-Placing Agency |
(A) A completed Application for a License to Operate a Residential Child-Care Facility, or Child-Placing Agency; (B) A floor plan of the building and surrounding space to be used, including dimensions of the indoor space; (C) Completed background checks on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (D) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter; (E) A completed Personal History Statement Form for each applicant that is a sole proprietor or partner, unless you are a licensed administrator; (F) If the applicant is a for-profit corporation or a limited liability company, proof that the corporation or company is not delinquent in paying the franchise tax. For information on franchise tax, see §745.245 of this title; (G) Proof of liability insurance or documentation that the applicant is unable to obtain liability insurance and a copy of the written notice informing the parents that there is no insurance coverage. For further information on liability insurance, see §745.249 and §745.251 of this title; (H) Written plans that are required by minimum standards, including §748.101 of this title (relating to What plans must I submit for Licensing's approval as part of the application process?) and §749.101 of this title (relating to What plans must I submit for Licensing's approval as part of the application process?); (I) Written policies and procedures that are required by minimum standards, including §748.103 of this title (relating to What policies and procedures must I submit for Licensing's approval as part of the application process?) and §749.103 of this title (relating to What policies and procedures must I submit for Licensing's approval as part of the application process?); (J) Documentation that your child-placing agency is legally established to operate in Texas; and (K) The application fee. |
| (7) Application for Certifying a Child Day- Care Operation |
(A) A completed Child Day-Care Licensing Application Form; (B) A floor plan of the building and surrounding space to be used, including dimensions of the indoor and outdoor space; (C) A completed Governing Body/Director Designation Form; (D) Completed background checks on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (E) A completed Personal History Statement Form for all persons designated as director or co-director; (F) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter; and (G) A completed Plan of Operation for Licensed Facilities Form. The plan of operation must show how you intend to comply with the minimum standards. |
| (8) Application for Certifying a Residential Child-Care Operation including a Child-Placing Agency |
(A) A completed Application for a License to Operate a Residential Child-Care Facility, or Child-Placing Agency; (B) A floor plan of the building and surrounding space to be used, including dimensions of the indoor space; (C) A completed Governing Body/Director Designation Form; (D) Completed background checks on all applicable persons. See Subchapter F of this chapter; (E) A completed Controlling Person Form as set forth in Subchapter G of this chapter; (F) A completed Personal History Statement Form for each applicant that is a sole proprietor or partner, unless you are a licensed administrator; and (G) Policies, procedures, and documentation required by minimum standard rules. |