Lewisville, TX Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)

Home daycare operations in Lewisville are governed primarily by Texas state licensing through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). A registered child-care home may serve up to 6 children (including the operator's own under age 14). A licensed child-care home may serve 7 to 12 children and requires additional staffing, training, and facility standards. Both types require background checks, CPR/first aid certification, minimum square footage per child, and compliance with fire safety and sanitation standards. Lewisville zoning ordinance (Ch. 14) generally permits state-licensed home daycares as an accessory use in residential zoning districts. The home must retain its residential character, and the operation must comply with parking, traffic, and noise standards applicable to home occupations. Drop-off and pick-up traffic should not create congestion or safety hazards on the residential street. Outdoor play areas must meet HHSC requirements for fencing (at least 4 feet high) and age-appropriate equipment. Lewisville fire department may conduct inspections related to fire safety requirements for licensed child-care homes. Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42 governs child-care facility licensing statewide.