Home Daycare Permit Requirements in El Paso, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a home daycare in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

$200 -- $600 8–16 weeks to complete training, background checks, inspections, and receive state permit 6 requirements

Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Last verified: .

El Paso / El Paso County Requirements

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City of El Paso Home Occupation Permit

A home-based daycare in El Paso requires a Home Occupation Permit from the City of El Paso Development Services Department if you care for children in your residence. The permit confirms compliance with zoning rules — home occupation uses are typically allowed in residential zones subject to conditions (no exterior signage, no traffic impacts, etc.). Contact El Paso Development Services at 915-212-1500 to verify your specific address and zoning district.

$50–$100 (permit application fee)1–3 weeks
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Texas State Requirements

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Texas HHS Registered Child Care Home Permit

Required to operate a home-based daycare for 1–6 unrelated children in your primary residence in Texas. A Registered Child Care Home is inspected annually by Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation (CCR). The process includes a pre-application training course, background checks for all household members age 14+, CPR/first aid certification, fire and safety inspection, and proof of liability insurance. Capacity is limited to 6 unrelated children at a time.

$35 application fee + $1 per child of permitted capacity (annual renewal also applies)8–16 weeks from application to permit issuance
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Texas HHS Licensed Child Care Home Permit

Required if providing care for 7–12 children in your primary residence. Requires the same pre-application training, background checks, CPR/first aid, fire inspection, and insurance as a registered home, plus additional minimum standards compliance under Chapter 747 of the Texas Administrative Code. Annual renewal required.

$35 application fee + $1 per child of permitted capacity (annual renewal applies)8–16 weeks from application to permit issuance
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Background Checks (Texas HHS CCR)

All household members age 14 and older, and any employee with unsupervised access to children, must complete a background check through Texas HHS Child Care Regulation. Checks include the Texas Central Registry (child abuse/neglect), FBI fingerprint check, and sex offender registry search.

$40–$50 per person (fingerprinting fees)1–4 weeks
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

All primary caregivers must hold a current pediatric first aid and CPR certification from an approved provider (e.g., American Red Cross, American Heart Association). Certification must remain current throughout the permit period.

$50–$100Same day (courses available locally)
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Federal Requirements

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EIN (Employer Identification Number)

Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Also needed for accepting Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) subsidy payments. Free from the IRS.

FreeImmediate (online application)
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