Home Daycare Permit Requirements in San Antonio, TX

Complete permit and license guide for starting a home daycare in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

$250 -- $700 8–16 weeks to complete training, background checks, inspections, and receive state and local permits 7 requirements

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

San Antonio / Bexar County Requirements

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City of San Antonio — Child Care Facility Permit (Day Care)

The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District requires child care facilities, including home-based daycare providers, to comply with local health and zoning ordinances. Contact San Antonio Metro Health at 210-207-8853 to confirm whether a local permit is required for your specific home-based operation and to schedule a pre-licensing consultation.

Varies (contact San Antonio Metro Health for current fees)2–4 weeks
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Texas State Requirements

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Texas HHS Registered Child Care Home Permit

Required to provide care for 1–6 unrelated children in your primary residence. Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation (CCR) issues this permit after completion of a pre-application training course (online), background checks on all household members age 14+, a fire/safety inspection, CPR/first aid certification, and proof of liability insurance. The San Antonio/South Texas CCR regional office processes Bexar County applications.

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

Required if you provide care for 7–12 children in your primary residence. Must meet all minimum standards under Chapter 747 of the Texas Administrative Code. Stringent inspection requirements apply and annual renewal is mandatory.

$35 application fee + $1 per child of permitted capacity (annual renewal fee 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 pass a background check through Texas HHS CCR, including the Central Registry for child abuse/neglect, FBI fingerprint check, and sex offender registry search.

$40–$50 per person (fingerprinting fees)1–4 weeks
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Pre-Service Training (24 Clock Hours)

All child care home operators must complete 24 hours of pre-service training before accepting children, with at least 8 hours completed before assuming sole responsibility for a group of children. Training must cover child development, health, safety, and nutrition.

$0–$100 depending on providerCompleted before permit issuance
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

All primary caregivers must hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certification from an approved provider (American Red Cross, American Heart Association). 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 required to accept CCDF childcare subsidy payments. Free from the IRS.

FreeImmediate (online application)
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