Free Online Childcare Training In Texas - post

If you work in child care in Texas, “free online training” usually comes from state training hubs or special programs that cover the cost.

Here are great places to start:

• CLI Engage (free online learning): Some training series are available with a free account, including trainings connected to the Texas Workforce Registry and Texas Rising Star.

• TECPDS (Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System): This is Texas’ early childhood workforce registry and includes the Texas Trainer Registry. It helps you track your learning and career records.

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension online child care training: Offers Texas-focused online training options that align with Texas Minimum Standards (some may be paid, but it’s a common place Texans use).

• ChildCareEd free Texas course offers (when available): ChildCareEd sometimes shares free training opportunities for Texas providers.

Tip: If your job needs proof, always save your certificate and keep a folder for training records. 📁

#TexasChildCare #ChildCareTraining #EarlyChildhoodEducation

What training hours are required each year in Texas? 🧾

Texas rules include annual training hours for many child care roles. Two common examples are:

• Caregivers: Annual training is often 24 clock hours, and the training must match the ages you care for.

• Center directors: Annual training is often 30 clock hours, and it must also match the ages your program serves.

Important note: Training topics matter—not just the number of hours. Both caregiver and director rules list topic areas that must be included.

How do I know if an online training counts in Texas? 🔎

Before you spend time (or money), do this quick check:

• Ask your director/employer: “Does this training count for my role?”

• Make sure the training is relevant to the ages you work with.

• Keep your proof:

  • Course name

  • Date finished

  • Training hours

  • Certificate ✅

If you’re new to the field and unsure what you need, this Texas-specific ChildCareEd article is a helpful starting point:

• https://www.childcareed.com/a/what-do-you-need-to-work-in-childcare-in-texas.html 🧩

Which ChildCareEd courses are Texas-approved and match Texas needs? 🎓

Many Texas providers use online training to meet their yearly hours and required topics. ChildCareEd notes that its courses are accepted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for continuing education requirements and that it has Registered Trainers with TECPDS.

Here are 3 ChildCareEd courses that match common Texas training needs:

• 24-Hour Texas Teacher Annual ONLINE (for many caregivers’ annual hours):
  https://www.childcareed.com/courses-24-hour-texas-teacher-annual-online.html 🕒

• 30 Hour Texas Director Annual ONLINE (for many directors’ annual hours):
  https://www.childcareed.com/courses-30-hour-texas-director-annual-online.html 🧑‍💼

• Health and Safety Orientation Training (strong foundation topics):
  https://www.childcareed.com/courses-health-and-safety-orientation-training.html 🧼

These are popular choices because they cover big topic areas like health, safety, child development, and guidance. #ChildSafety

How can I get free (or low-cost) training in Texas if I need more hours? 💡

If you need more training hours but want to keep costs low, try this simple plan:

• Start with free online learning (like CLI Engage modules with a free account).

• Use TECPDS to keep your training records organized in one place.

• Look for free course offers shared by trusted training providers (ChildCareEd sometimes posts them).

• If you need bigger help (college, CDA, credentials), use scholarships (next section). 🎯

What scholarships in Texas can pay for childcare training? 💰

Yes—Texas has scholarship support that can help pay for college classes, credentials, and CDA costs.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® TEXAS Scholarship Program 🎓

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® TEXAS provides scholarships for people working in licensed child care centers and registered or licensed family child care homes in Texas.

Texas Workforce Commission also points providers to the T.E.A.C.H. program and describes it as a strategy to educate and retain early childhood practitioners.

This is a great option if you want to work toward:

• A credential or degree

• More education to move up in your job

• A longer-term career plan 💪

CDA support through T.E.A.C.H. / TXAEYC 🏅

In Texas, there are scholarship options that help reduce the cost of the CDA assessment fee (often connected with T.E.A.C.H. and TXAEYC).

And if you want a simple guide to paying less for your CDA (in any state), use this ChildCareEd resource:

• https://www.childcareed.com/r-00708-how-to-get-your-cda-for-free.html 🚀

Quick checklist: “Free-first” training plan for Texas ✅

Here’s a simple way to stay on track without stress:

• Step 1: Know your annual hours goal (caregiver vs. director).

• Step 2: Take free modules first (example: CLI Engage training with a free account).

• Step 3: Track everything in TECPDS so you don’t lose certificates.

• Step 4: Fill gaps with Texas-accepted online courses (like the 24-hour or 30-hour options).

• Step 5: Apply for scholarships if you want CDA/college help (like T.E.A.C.H. Texas).

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