Flower Mound, TX Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)

Home daycare operations in Flower Mound are regulated at both the state and local level. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administers child care facility licensing under TX Human Resources Code Ch. 42. A listed family home caring for 1-3 unrelated children (plus the provider's own children) must be listed with HHSC but is not fully licensed. A registered family home may care for up to 6 children (7-12 with an assistant). A licensed family home may serve up to 12 children with additional staff. All levels require background checks, minimum training hours, and compliance with HHSC minimum standards for child care. Flower Mound's zoning ordinance treats small home daycares (listed and registered levels) as accessory residential uses compatible with residential zoning districts. Licensed family homes serving larger numbers of children may require a specific use permit or conditional use approval due to increased traffic, parking, and pickup/drop-off impacts. Outdoor play areas must comply with fencing requirements. The provider's home must meet fire safety standards including working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency evacuation plans. Flower Mound Building Inspections may verify safety compliance for licensed operations.