Understanding Licensed Child Care Center Types in Texas

Understanding Licensed Child Care Center Types in Texas

In Texas, licensed child care centers play a crucial role in providing care and supervision for school-age children. Below are the three main types of licensed child care centers that cater to children outside of regular school hours.

1. Licensed Child Care Centers

• Care provided to: 7 or more children aged 13 or younger.

• Operation hours: At least 2 hours but less than 24 hours per day, for 3 or more days a week.

• Location: Facility other than the license holder’s home.

• Regulation: Must comply with TAC Chapter 746.

• Inspection: Subject to at least one unannounced monitoring inspection per year.

• Permit type: Licensed Child Care Center.

2. Before or After-School Programs

• Care provided to: Pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade students.

• Operation hours: At least 2 hours per day, 3 or more days a week.

• Program focus: Supervision, recreation, skills instruction before/after school, and during school holidays.

• Regulation: Governed by TAC Chapter 744.

• Inspection: Subject to regular inspections.

• Permit type: Licensed Child Care Center.

3. School-Age Programs

• Care provided to: Pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade students.

• Operation hours: During school holidays, summer breaks, before/after school, and any other time when school is not in session.

• Program focus: Recreation and educational activities.

• Regulation: Must meet standards outlined in TAC Chapter 744.

• Inspection: Regularly inspected to ensure compliance.

• Permit type: Licensed Child Care Center.

Each type of licensed child care center ensures that children are in a safe, engaging, and supervised environment during times when they are not in school.

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Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current regulations. Child care and daycare center regulations vary by state and can change frequently. Always consult your state's official regulatory bodies for the most up-to-date and accurate information. We are not liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the information provided. Use this article at your own risk.