In-home daycares in Garland require Texas HHSC licensing or registration plus compliance with home occupation zoning, fire safety, and parking standards.
Operating a child care home in Garland requires registration or licensure through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) under Human Resources Code Chapter 42 and Texas Administrative Code Title 26 Chapter 745. Listed family homes (1-3 unrelated children), registered child-care homes (up to 6 plus 6 school-age), and licensed child-care homes (up to 12) each have specific child-staff ratios and inspection requirements. Garland zoning permits these as home occupations in residential districts when the operator resides in the home. Additional city requirements include a fire safety inspection, working smoke and CO detectors, two means of egress, fenced outdoor play area, and adequate off-street parking for parent drop-off without blocking the street. Group daycare homes serving 7-12 children may need a special use permit and additional building code compliance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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