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In Texas, new child-care caregivers must complete pre-service training before they are assigned responsibility for a group of children. The Texas Administrative Code (Rule §746.1305) requires a total of 24 hours of pre-service training: a minimum of 8 hours before being counted in the staff-to-child ratio and an additional 16 hours within 90 days of employment. Consider H&H's 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service Buy Now $192.00 and the Texas Director Credential Buy Now $256.00$216.00 as TECPDS-registered course options that align with these requirements and provide printable certificates for personnel files. For the full regulation text, see the Texas Administrative Code, Rule §746.1305 and the HHSC Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers.

What training does Texas require for new child-care caregivers?

Texas requires that new caregivers complete 24 hours of pre-service training that covers specified topics (health and safety, child development, guidance, supervision, and more). That training is split so staff have at least 8 hours before they are counted in the ratio and the remaining 16 hours within their first 90 days. Programs should document timing, topic coverage, and certificates in personnel files and with the TECPDS tracking system.

How much does Texas pre-service training cost and are there reduced-price options?

Costs for 24-hour pre-service training vary by provider. H&H Child Care Training markets a TECPDS-registered online 24-hour course (listed in this article) at a reduced price, and many independent providers or community partners offer sliding-scale or employer-subsidized options. If price is a barrier, review these practical options:

• Employer reimbursement or tuition assistance: Many centers reimburse training when it is required for employment; check with your director or human-resources contact.
• Local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies: CCR&Rs and regional workforce boards sometimes maintain lists of free or low-cost TECPDS-eligible trainings and can connect you with scholarships or stipends.
• Community colleges and workforce development: Some community-education departments run state-aligned training modules at low cost or offer continuing-education vouchers for early childhood staff.
• Free/low-cost online options: See our internal guide Where can Texas providers find free and low-cost child care training for vetted options that issue certificates compatible with TECPDS entry.

When choosing a reduced-price option, confirm it issues a printable certificate and, if applicable, a TECPDS training ID (or clear documentation you can enter into TECPDS). H&H’s 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service course is noted elsewhere in this article as an example of a low-cost, TECPDS-tracked offering; use course descriptions and the training ID to ensure your program accepts the completion for licensing and personnel documentation.

How does H&H’s 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service course meet Texas rules?

H&H Child Care Training’s 24-Hour Texas Pre-Service Buy Now $192.00 course is designed to meet the content and hour requirements in Rule §746.1305 and is registered with TECPDS (Training ID 21640). The course covers health and safety topics required by HHSC and provides a printable certificate upon completion for your personnel records. See the course topics below for exact subject alignment.

Which ChildCareEd courses help providers move from caregiver to lead or director roles in Texas?

After completing pre-service training, many providers choose additional credentialing or leadership training. ChildCareEd offers Texas-specific administrator and director courses that are accepted for licensing purposes, including the Texas Director Credential Buy Now $256.00$216.00 and the Texas Director Credential Renewal Buy Now $120.00 course. These courses help satisfy training hours and the documented competencies HHSC expects for directors or primary caregivers in licensed settings.

How do I track training hours and keep licenses inspection-ready in TECPDS?

TECPDS is the official training-tracking system for Texas. For licensing inspections and personnel records, follow these clear, auditable steps immediately after course completion:

1. Download and save the completion certificate (PDF) from the training provider; include the course title, date completed, instructor or provider name, and the training ID if provided.
2. Enter the completion into TECPDS or, if your employer manages entries, send the certificate to your program administrator with the completion date and training ID so they can enter it on your behalf.
3. Attach the certificate to the employee's personnel file (digital and/or printed) and note the staff-to-child ratio start date if the training fulfilled the 'minimum 8 hours before counting in ratio' requirement of Rule §746.1305.
4. Retain documentation for the HHSC inspection cycle: TECPDS entries and personnel files should be organized by date and course title to make inspections or desk audits straightforward.

If you want more context on using TECPDS as part of a career pathway, see our internal guide Texas TECPDS: Career Pathways for Child Care Providers. For step-by-step help entering course completions, our article TECPDS Training Hours: Complete Your Online Courses with ChildCareEd explains the common fields you'll need to record (course title, provider, date completed, hours, and any provider training ID).

How can I build a career path in Texas after pre-service training?

Use the 24-hour pre-service certificate as a first step, then plan targeted learning: early-childhood development coursework, health and safety refreshers, and credential programs. Our guidance articles explain common next steps: How to Get an ECE Certificate in Texas, Daycare Teacher Certification Requirements in Texas, and How Do I Become a Teacher in Texas? If you plan to open a family program, review Texas Home Daycare Licensing Standards and our step-by-step guide How to Open a Home Daycare in Texas. For free and low-cost training options, see Where can Texas providers find free and low-cost child care training.

H&H Child Care Training remains the provider of the 24-hour course for Texas pre-service needs. The course topics that follow map directly to the topics named in Rule §746.1305 and the HHSC Minimum Standards; keep your completion certificate with your personnel documentation.

This course includes the following topics:

• 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
• Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
• Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome
• Understanding early childhood brain development

Caregivers working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers will be able to use this course to fulfill the minimum standard requirement.

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Summary: What should Texas caregivers do next?

Complete a TECPDS-approved 24-hour pre-service course, keep the printable certificate in your personnel file, and make sure the training entry or certificate shows the provider, date, hours and any training ID so it can be entered into TECPDS. After pre-service is complete, follow the career-path guidance in the article to plan next steps (additional credentials, director training, or community-college coursework). Useful tags for this topic include #Texas #preservice #TECPDS #ECE #training.