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Home Daycare: Fort Worth vs Grapevine

How do home daycare rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Grapevine, TX?

Grapevine has fewer restrictions than Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County

Some Restrictions

Home daycares in Fort Worth must obtain a state HHSC permit and may operate under the home occupation standard in Zoning Sec. 5.116.A. Family Day Homes (caring for 4 or more unrelated children) require a registered or licensed status from Texas HHSC and zoning sign-off from Fort Worth Development Services.

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Grapevine, TX

Tarrant County

Few Restrictions

Texas Human Resources Code 42 preempts home daycare zoning for registered and licensed family homes caring for 12 or fewer children. Grapevine cannot prohibit compliant home daycares in residential districts.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFort WorthGrapevine
City ZoningFort Worth Sec. 5.116.A-
State PermitTexas HHSC (Reg. or Licensed Home)-
Reg. Home CapacityUp to 6 + 6 school-age-
Lic. Home CapacityUp to 12-
State Law-TX Human Resources Code 42
Registered Home-Up to 6 children
Licensed Home-Up to 12 children
Zoning Preempted-Yes

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Fort Worth FAQ

Can I run a daycare from my Fort Worth home?

Yes, if you hold the appropriate Texas HHSC permit and comply with the home occupation standard in zoning Sec. 5.116.A, including indoor operation and occupancy limits.

How many children can I care for in a registered home?

A Texas Registered Child Care Home may care for up to 6 children plus 6 additional school-age children; a Licensed Child Care Home can serve up to 12 children.

Grapevine FAQ

Can I run a daycare from my Grapevine home?

Yes if you are state-registered or licensed. Zoning is preempted for compliant operations.

How many kids can I watch?

Up to 6 as registered or up to 12 as licensed under Texas state rules.

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