This course prepares early childhood professionals for a career in child care administration. Learn the skills to be an effective administrator in the child care setting with this online Texas Director Credential course. This course meets the education requirements to become a Director of a licensed child care center or a Primary Caregiver of a licensed child care home.
ChildCareEd is a Child Day Care Director Credentialing Organization Recognized by Child Care Regulation.
Prerequisites for this course include the completion of an application and submission of required documentation.
Texas Director Credential Application
How do I apply to the program and earn my Director Credential?
Complete and submit this Application Form along with the following required documentation:
- Proof of High School diploma/GED
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Copy of Drivers License or ID
- Work Verification form to prove 2 years of work experience
- Copy of College Degree or CDA (if applicable)
- Copy of clear criminal background check
Successfully complete the program (all assignments and assessments) with a cumulative passing score of 80%.
The Texas Directors Credential with ChildCareEd is an approved day-care administrators credential issued by a professional organization and approved by Licensing. Once completed, you will receive a certificate as proof you have completed the training program which is valid for two years. The Texas Health and Human Services requires that once you have completed the training:
You will need to be designated as the director or primary caregiver at an operation and complete the following forms (available at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/regulations/forms) and submit them to your licensing representative along with supporting documentation:
- Form 2911 Governing Body Designation
- Form 2760 Controlling person, and
- Form 2982 Personal History Statement
IF YOU DO NOT have any piece of the above required documentation you may still attend our course but, the state will have to give you a waiver for the parts you are missing to be a licensed director. Please submit your waiver in place of any missing documentation.
Topic areas covered in this training include:
- Child Growth and Development 3 hours
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition 5 hours
- Learning Environments, Planning Framework, Curriculum, and Standards 5 hours
- Responsive Interactions and Guidance 2 hours
- Family and Community Relationships 4 hours
Observation and Assessment 2 hours
- Business and Operations Management 3 hours
- Human Resource Leadership and Development 4 hours
- Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Organization 2 hours
How do I apply to the program and earn my Director Credential?
Please upload the following documents as pdf files:
- Completed Texas Director Credential Application/Agreement form
- Proof of High School diploma/GED
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Copy of Driver’s License or ID
- Work Verification form to prove 2 years of work experience
- Copy of College Degree or CDA (if applicable)
- Copy of clear criminal background check
(IF YOU DO NOT have any piece of the above required documentation you may still attend our course but, the state will have to give you a waiver for the parts you are missing to be a licensed director. Please submit your waiver in place of any missing documentation.)