$97
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
$97
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
$118
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
$118
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
What ChildCareEd’s Texas Approval Means
ChildCareEd is an accepted provider of child care training in Texas, with courses recognized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for preservice, annual training, and director-level professional development.
HHSC has formally recognized the ChildCareEd Texas Director Credential as meeting the requirements outlined in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 745, Subchapter P.
In addition, ChildCareEd trainings and trainer credentials are accepted and documented within the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS), ensuring that your completed coursework is fully recognized statewide.
Texas Approval Covers:
As an HHSC-accepted training provider, ChildCareEd has demonstrated compliance in:
✔ Verified instructional design and curriculum quality
✔ Qualified trainers who are TECPDS-Registered Trainers
✔ Course content aligned with Texas Minimum Standards and CCR-required competencies
✔ Acceptance of training hours and CEUs for licensing compliance
✔ Approval and recognition of the Texas Director Credential program
Our trainings meet HHSC’s requirements for health, safety, child development, emergency preparedness, professionalism, guidance, curriculum, and more.
Texas Director Credential Recognition
HHSC thoroughly evaluated ChildCareEd’s Director Credential and determined it substantially complies with all Texas Administrative Code requirements for Day Care Administrator’s Credential Programs.
ChildCareEd Courses Approved in TECPDS
ChildCareEd trainings are accepted within the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS). This includes:
✔ Courses taught by TECPDS-Registered Trainers
ChildCareEd employs several trainers registered in TECPDS, including Trainer IDs #89912, #114259, #89900, #89901.
✔ Approved to issue training hours recorded in TECPDS
Texas providers may document their completed ChildCareEd coursework in TECPDS for licensing, employment requirements, and career pathway tracking.
✔ Accepted for all HHSC-required training categories
Since TECPDS aligns with HHSC competency standards, all ChildCareEd courses in TECPDS fulfill applicable training mandates.
✔ Instructor-Led courses that meet Texas’s 20% Instructor-Led requirement
Texas requires a minimum percentage of instructor-led training—ChildCareEd provides both Instructor-Led and self-paced courses for compliance.
These approvals ensure that Texas professionals can confidently use ChildCareEd certificates for all TECPDS documentation needs.
IACET Accreditation – Accepted Nationwide
ChildCareEd is an IACET Accredited Provider, ensuring all CEUs meet ANSI/IACET Standard 1-2018.
Because of this accreditation:
✔ Texas HHSC accepts our CEUs for required training
✔ Employers and schools nationwide recognize our training hours
✔ Providers receive CEUs that meet the gold standard in continuing education
Texas Training Categories We Are Approved to Offer
ChildCareEd’s approval covers all essential Texas HHSC and TECPDS competency categories, including:
✔ Preservice Requirements
✔ Annual Professional Development
✔ Texas Director Credential & Training Requirements
ChildCareEd offers all required health & safety coursework:
- 2-Hour Transportation Safety
- 1-Hour Abuse & Neglect
- Safe Sleep, SIDS & Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Emergency Preparedness
- Communicable Disease Prevention
✔ CDA Training & Renewal
Accepted in Texas and by the Council for Professional Recognition.
Texas allows the CDA Credential to be used as a preservice substitute.
✔ TECPDS Documentation
Providers can document ChildCareEd training hours in TECPDS, ensuring compliance and easy verification for licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are ChildCareEd trainings accepted in TECPDS?
Yes. Our trainers are TECPDS-Registered Trainers, and our courses can be entered directly into TECPDS for official documentation.
Is the ChildCareEd Texas Director Credential recognized by HHSC?
Yes. HHSC formally recognizes our Texas Director Credential as meeting TAC §§745.9101–745.9161.
Are all annual training hours accepted?
Yes. All annual training hours required by Texas Minimum Standards may be completed through ChildCareEd.
Do you offer instructor-led training that Texas requires?
Yes. Texas requires that 20% of annual training be instructor-led, and we offer instructor-led options to satisfy this requirement.
Are CEUs included?
Yes. As an IACET Accredited Provider, all CEUs meet national standards and are accepted by HHSC.
Texas Licensing Contact Information
For the most current licensing standards and training requirements, contact:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Child Care Regulation (CCR)
Email: MSC@hhs.texas.gov
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov
Phone: 512-438-4800
