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Start or Expand Your Texas Childcare Business — with Legal Confidence

Daycares • In-Home Providers • Preschools • Learning Centers

We help you form your business, secure state licensing, and meet Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) and local compliance requirements — in 4 simple steps.

Texas: A Growing Hub for Childcare — With Strict Licensing Standards

Texas is one of the fastest-growing states for young families — which means high demand for reliable, licensed childcare providers. But before you can open your doors, you need a solid legal foundation.

Whether you're starting a daycare, offering in-home care, or building a full-service preschool, Texas law requires specific business structures, background checks, health/safety plans, and licensing. We handle the legal side — so you can focus on the kids.

Common Legal Needs in the Texas Childcare Industry

Starting or expanding a childcare business in Texas means navigating state, county, and sometimes city regulations — especially with HHSC's Child Care Licensing Division.

We help childcare professionals with:

  • LLC or Corporation Formation

  • HHSC Child Care License Applications (Licensed Center, Licensed Home, Registered Home)

  • Zoning & Occupancy Review

  • Employee & Director Background Check Compliance

  • Minimum Standards & Policy Manual Guidance

  • Parent Contracts & Liability Waivers

  • Operational Agreements (lease reviews, partnership agreements)

  • Health & Safety Plan Setup

  • Staffing Plans & HR Compliance

  • Insurance Planning (liability, workers’ comp, property)

 

Whether you're caring for three children or thirty, we structure your business to comply with Texas law — and to protect what matters most.

Start in 4 Simple Steps

We simplify the complex startup process — so you can focus on providing excellent care, not wrestling with red tape.

Step 1: Eligibility Check
We review your location, business model, and capacity goals to identify which childcare license you qualify for — and outline your exact next steps.

Step 2: Business Formation + License Prep
We form your LLC or corporation, file for your EIN, and assist with your HHSC childcare license application, documentation, and regulatory prep.

Step 3: Compliance Package
You’ll receive all your business documents, plus a personalized compliance guide to help you pass inspections and stay in good standing.

Step 4: You're Cleared to Open
Once your license is approved and documents are in place, you’re ready to start caring for children — with full legal peace of mind.

Types of Childcare Providers We Help

We support a wide range of childcare businesses across Texas, including:

Licensed Child Care Centers
We help centers navigate startup legal requirements, staffing plans, HHSC minimum standards, and parent contract creation.

Registered and Licensed Homes
Running care from home? We handle your application, business formation, background check clearance, and health/safety plans.

Faith-Based & Montessori Programs
If you’re opening a private preschool, Montessori, or faith-based center, we help with entity structuring, exemptions (where applicable), and enrollment compliance.

Drop-In & Hourly Care Services
Operating a part-time or short-duration care model? We assist with eligibility checks, legal setup, and licensing scope to stay compliant.

Multi-Site Operators & Franchises
Expanding your childcare model across locations? We support multi-site structuring, local compliance, and licensing replication to scale smartly.

Whether you're starting fresh or formalizing your current care operation, we ensure your Texas childcare business is structured, licensed, and legally protected.

Why Work With Us

Since 2013, we’ve helped small businesses build compliant, legally protected operations in Texas — including many in highly regulated fields like childcare.

Industry-Specific Knowledge
We understand the legal requirements specific to daycare centers, in-home providers, and preschool operators — and how to meet HHSC standards smoothly.

Comprehensive Legal Support
From forming your business to creating parent agreements and policy manuals, we offer end-to-end support tailored to your exact model and scale.

 Regulatory Peace of Mind
Texas childcare licensing can be strict — especially on background checks, physical space, and health/safety protocols. We help you avoid costly missteps.

Ready to Open Your Childcare Business — Legally?

Starting a childcare business in Texas takes more than a love for kids. Let us help you set it up right — with legal and compliance support designed for your specific model.

Click below to begin your Eligibility Check and find out exactly what licenses, filings, and steps apply to you.

✅ HHSC licensing support
✅ LLC + contracts + compliance handled
✅ Trusted by Texas childcare professionals

The Mays Law Firm, PLLC

4725 Teal Bend Blvd. # 735

Fresno, Texas 77545 (Mailing Only)

Phone: (844) 247-0851

Email: contact@mayslawyer.com

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DISCLAIMER - Antionette Mays-Salami, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice law in Texas only. Note that none of the contents in this website should be taken as engaging, or offering to engage, in any activities in a jurisdiction where those activities would be considered the unauthorized practice of law or would otherwise be unlawful or improper. The content of this website are for informational and educational purposes only, they do not constitute legal advice nor should be considered legal advice. This website visit does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice please consult with an attorney.

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