Plano, TX Building Safety: Childcare Center Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- City building code
- Plano Code Ch. 6
- City fire code
- Plano Code Ch. 18
- State license
- 26 TAC Ch. 746
- Annual inspection
- Plano Fire-Rescue
Summary
Childcare centers in Plano must meet Plano Code Chapter 6 building rules, Chapter 18 fire requirements, and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 42 state licensing. Plano Fire-Rescue inspections cover egress, sprinklers, and alarms before licensing.
Sec. 42.041. REQUIRED LICENSE. (a) No person may operate a child-care facility or child-placing agency without a license issued by the department. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) a state-operated facility; (2) an agency foster home; (3) a facility that is operated in connection with a shopping center, business, religious organization, or establishment where children are cared for during short periods while parents or persons responsible for the children are attending religious services, shopping, or engaging in other activities, including retreats or conferences.
Full Breakdown
Childcare facilities in Plano are licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission under Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42 and 26 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 746. The Plano City Code overlays Chapter 6 building requirements and Chapter 18 fire rules, including required Plano Fire-Rescue annual fire inspections of egress capacity, panic hardware, smoke alarms, sprinkler coverage, and emergency lighting. Plano corporate campuses including Toyota and FedEx that offer onsite childcare must meet the same standards as standalone centers. Zoning under the Plano Zoning Ordinance limits where commercial childcare may operate. Home-based daycares serving small numbers of children fall under separate residential rules.
Violations & Fines
State licensing violations and possible suspension under TAC 746. City notices of violation and certificate of occupancy denial 500 to 2000 dollars per day for egress, alarm, or sprinkler failures.
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