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How to Stay Certified and Expand Your Skills as a Texas Preschool Caregiver?
Have you already completed previous annual training, want fresh new content, and are ready to take your preschool teaching and caregiving skills to the next level? Then this bundle is your next step.
The All-in-One 24-Hour Training for Texas Preschool Providers from ChildCareEd is your advanced solution for meeting the 24-hour annual training requirement under §746.1309—while giving you brand-new, engaging, and relevant content created specifically for those working with preschoolers. This version is designed for experienced providers who want to keep certification current while also deepening their understanding of child development, preschool curriculum, equity in early education, and safety best practices.
With 24 clock hours of high-quality, fully online training, you’ll explore:
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Child Development and Preschool Curriculum Strategies
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Special Needs and Inclusion Practices
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Diversity, Equity, and Professional Growth
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Health and Safety Essentials
Don’t just renew your training—upgrade your expertise and bring fresh strategies into your preschool classroom every day.
- Classroom Designers ONLINE
- Enhancing Life and Development
- Health and Safety Orientation
- Observations And Goal Setting in Childcare
- Supporting Skill Development: Children with Special Needs
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
- Safe Supervision in Child Care: Birth to School Age
- Building Equity: Inclusionary Practices in Preschool
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How to Keep Your Texas Child Care Certification Current and Strengthen Your Expertise?
Are you ready to meet your annual training requirement, explore fresh research-based topics, and create healthier, more inclusive learning environments for children? This bundle is your next step.
The All-in-One 24-Hour Training for Texas Child Care Providers from ChildCareEd delivers a new level of depth to your professional development. Perfect for caregivers seeking fresh, meaningful coursework each year, this version introduces advanced content on child development, classroom environments, health, and wellness—ensuring your knowledge stays current and your classroom practices continue to grow.
With this fully online bundle, you’ll complete the 24 hours of annual training required by Texas §746.1309 while gaining practical strategies you can apply immediately in your care setting.
This comprehensive bundle includes training in:
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Child Development and Curriculum Mastery
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Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness
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Infant & Toddler and Preschool Development Insights
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Nutrition and Wellness
Invest in your growth—and in the growth of every child you serve.
- How Preschoolers Develop
- A Great Place for Education Includes All ONLINE
- Classroom Setup for Child Care
- Health & Safety Requirements for Childcare Providers
- CDA Infants/Toddlers: Brain Development and Gene Expression
- Building a Healthier Tomorrow: Preventing Childhood Obesity
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How to Build Confidence and Stay Compliant as a New Texas Child Care Center Director?
Are you beginning your first year as a licensed Texas child care center director? Starting strong is key to balancing compliance with effective leadership, and this training bundle is designed to guide you every step of the way.
The 30-Hour Training for First-Year Texas Child Care Center Directors is your comprehensive pathway to fulfilling the §746.1311 annual training requirement while building the leadership skills you need to succeed. With carefully selected courses tailored to new directors, this bundle provides practical strategies for managing staff, ensuring child safety, and creating a positive learning environment for children and families.
Through 30 hours of engaging, fully online courses, you’ll strengthen your foundation in:
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Child Development Essentials
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Inclusion and Special Needs Support
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Child Safety, Health, and Emergency Preparedness
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting
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Leadership, Management, and Administrative Skills
Start your leadership journey confident, compliant, and prepared to make a lasting impact on your center, your staff, and the children you serve.
- Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Mandated Reporters
- Responding to Emergencies
- Brain Building
- Admin as Mentors in Early Education
- Balancing Act: Record Keeping & Supervision
- The Balancing Act for Administrators: Managing Responsibilities
- Special Needs: From Referral to Inclusion
- Balance Act: Teacher & Child ONLINE
- Balancing Active Play in Child Care
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How to Maintain Your Certification and Lead Successfully as a Texas Child Care Center Director?
Are you managing a licensed child care center, committed to professional growth, and ready to meet your 30-hour annual training requirement with leadership-focused courses? This bundle is your next step.
The All-in-One 30-Hour Training for Texas Child Care Center Directors from ChildCareEd provides a complete, leadership-driven solution to fulfill §746.1311 of the Texas Minimum Standards. Whether you’re new to the director role or a seasoned leader, this training equips you with the knowledge and strategies you need to strengthen compliance, enhance program quality, and inspire your team every day.
Through 30 clock hours of engaging, fully online courses, you’ll gain essential expertise in:
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Child Development and Curriculum
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention
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Infant & Toddler Care Topics
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Health and Safety Essentials
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Emergency Preparedness
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Leadership, Management, and Staff Development
This isn’t just about checking a box—it’s about growing as a leader, supporting your staff, and ensuring the best outcomes for the children and families you serve.
- Safe Sleep Training
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Allergies and Medication in Childcare
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- 1-Hour Abuse and Neglect Training
- Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
- Brain Building
- Teachers, Assemble! Building Up Staff in Child Care
- Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback
- Teacher Mentoring in ECE
- Building Early Science Foundations
- Building Vocabulary
- Project-Based Learning for Children
- Language Development in Early Childhood
- Early Emotional Wellness
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How to Keep Growing and Thriving as a Texas Family Child Care Provider?
Do you run a home daycare, serve as a primary caregiver, or operate family child care in Texas? Staying current with licensing requirements while continuing to strengthen your caregiving, safety, and early learning practices is essential—and this training bundle is designed just for you.
The 30-Hour Training Bundle for Texas Family Child Care & Home Daycare Providers is your complete solution for meeting the §746.1311 annual training requirement. Unlike repetitive courses you may have taken before, this bundle offers fresh, relevant content that speaks to your unique role as the primary caregiver in a home-based setting.
With a focus on child safety, development, and high-quality care practices, this version helps you stay compliant while building stronger programs for the children and families you serve.
You’ll receive 30 clock hours of carefully selected training, covering:
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Health, Safety, and Risk Management
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention
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Emergency Preparedness
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Program Management and Organization for Home-Based Care
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Early Learning Foundations & Curriculum
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Family Communication & Engagement
Stay compliant, confident, and inspired—while elevating your care for children in your home environment.
- Safe Sleep Training
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Prevention of and Response to Allergic Reactions
- Administration of Medicine
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
- Creating an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan
- Brain Building
- Leadership Through Mentorship
- Supervision with Intent for Admin
- The Balancing Act for Administrators: Managing Responsibilities
- Math Foundations in Early Childhood
- Reading Aloud and Storytelling
- Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners
In the state of Texas, the well-being and safety of children are of utmost importance. To ensure the quality of care provided in licensed child care facilities, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established stringent requirements for child care providers. These requirements encompass background checks, education, training, and ongoing professional #development. In this article, we'll delve into the essential prerequisites for individuals seeking to work in licensed child care facilities in Texas.
- Background Check:
One of the fundamental requirements for anyone seeking employment in a child care center in Texas is a comprehensive background check. This check aims to ensure the safety and security of children under the care of the facility. All prospective employees must pass this background check before they can work with children.
- Tuberculosis Examination:
Child care providers must also provide a current record of a tuberculosis (TB) examination demonstrating their freedom from contagious TB. This is another vital precautionary measure to safeguard the #health of both children and staff within the facility.
- Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment:
All prospective employees are required to complete a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form. This form serves as an acknowledgment of the individual's commitment to adhere to the state's regulations and standards governing child care centers.
- Minimum Standards for Employees:
To work in a licensed child care facility in Texas, employees must meet specific minimum standards, including:
- Being at least 18 years of age.
- Holding a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion.
- Required Training:
Child care providers in Texas are also required to undergo extensive training to ensure they are well-equipped to care for children. The training consists of two main components: pre-service training and annual training.
Pre-Service Training:
Before beginning work in a child care facility, caregivers must complete 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
Pre-service training for caregivers must cover the following areas:
- Developmental stages of children
- Age-appropriate activities for children
- Positive guidance and discipline of children
- Fostering children’s self-esteem [
- Supervision and safety practices in the care of children
- Positive interaction with children
- Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
For caregivers responsible for children under 24 months of age, an additional hour of training is necessary, focusing on topics like shaken baby syndrome, safe sleep practices, and #early-childhood brain development.
Eight of the initial 24 hours must be completed before the caregiver is included in the child-to-caregiver ratio, with the remaining 16 hours to be completed within 90 days of employment.
The 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service Training
ChildCareEd offers a unique solution for aspiring child care providers in Texas: the 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service Training. This online self-paced course has been meticulously crafted to address all the pre-service training requirements. By successfully completing this program, caregivers can ensure that they are well-prepared to provide exceptional care and education to children of all ages.
First Aid & CPR:
Within 90 days of employment and before having unsupervised access to a child in care, all child care providers must receive training in first aid and CPR. This training must also be kept current to ensure the safety of the children.
Transportation Training:
Transportation training is required for each employee who transports a child and is to be completed annually.
Annual Training:
Child care providers are required to complete 24 clock hours of annual training. The topics covered in this training must be relevant to the age group they care for. At least six hours must be dedicated to topics such as child #growth-and-development, guidance and discipline, age-appropriate curriculum, and teacher-child interaction.
Additionally, one hour of annual training must focus on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child maltreatment. Topics such as #emergency-preparedness, immunizations, medication administration, and food allergies must also be addressed in the annual training. The remaining hours can cover a range of topics, including child health, safety, risk management, and cultural diversity.
Self-Instructional Training:
While up to 80% of the annual training hours can come from self-instructional training, no more than three hours of self-study training are permitted. This ensures that the majority of training hours are received through formal instruction and not solely through self-guided learning.
Working in a licensed child care facility in Texas comes with a significant responsibility to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Meeting the requirements outlined by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services is crucial to ensure that child care providers are well-prepared, informed, and capable of delivering the high-quality care and education that children deserve. ChildCareEd is here to help providers acquire their needed requirements and maintain them. By adhering to these requirements, child care providers in Texas contribute to the well-being and development of the state's youngest citizens.