ChildCareEd courses are approved by the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS) registry. ChildCareEd courses are accepted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for preservice, annual training, director requirements, and professional development hours. ChildCareEd is a Child Day Care Director Credentialing Organization Recognized by Child Care Regulation. ChildCareEd is a TEA-approved CPE provider offering CPE credit to Texas educators. Our TEA CPE provider number is 910060.
Become a Caregiver
Find the Texas-approved training you need to work as a Caregiver in a licensed child care center. Texas requires 24 hours of pre-service training — 8 hours before supervising children and the remaining 16 within 90 days of hire — plus 24 clock hours of annual training relevant to the ages you serve. ChildCareEd's TECPDS-approved courses cover every required topic, from pre-service bundles to the full 24-Hour Texas Teacher Annual Training.
Become a Director
Become a qualified Director of a licensed Texas child care center. Directors must be at least 21, hold a high school diploma, and meet one of seven education-and-experience pathways — including HHSC-recognized day-care administrator credentials. ChildCareEd offers an Officially Recognized Texas Director Credential that substantially complies with 26 TAC §§745.9101–745.9161, plus the 30-Hour Texas Director Annual Training to meet yearly requirements.
Become a Primary Caregiver
Start or maintain your career as a Primary Caregiver in a Texas licensed or registered child-care home. ChildCareEd's TECPDS-approved training covers the 24-hour pre-service requirement, the Texas Primary Caregiver Qualification course, mandatory Abuse & Neglect training, and the annual hours needed to stay compliant — all online and self-paced.
Texas Workforce Solutions Capital Area
ChildCareEd is proud to support child care providers in Travis County through professional development training opportunities connected to Workforce Solutions Capital Area and BakerRipley.
If your child care program is part of Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services, your staff may be able to access free, instructor-led training designed to strengthen classroom practices, support professional growth, and improve the quality of care for children.
Who Is This For?
This opportunity is designed for child care programs in Travis County that are connected with Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services.
Programs that are not currently part of Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services are encouraged to learn more about becoming a contracted provider. Becoming part of the Workforce Solutions child care network may help programs access valuable supports, including child care scholarship participation, staff training opportunities, quality improvement resources, and other provider supports.
How Does Registration Work?
Training registration is managed through Workforce Solutions Capital Area or its designated process.
Programs and participants should follow the registration instructions provided by Workforce Solutions Capital Area. For virtual trainings, participants may receive a Zoom registration link and must complete the registration process in order to attend.
Training seats may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Certificates and Attendance
Training certificates are issued through Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s process, which may include completion of attendance requirements and an evaluation.
Participants should carefully follow all training instructions, including completing any required evaluation or QR code process at the end of the session, in order to receive credit.
Not Part of Workforce Solutions Yet?
If your program is located in Austin/Travis County and is not currently a contracted provider with Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services, this is a great time to learn more.
Becoming a contracted provider may allow your program to serve families receiving child care scholarships and connect your staff with free professional development opportunities.
Programs should contact Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services to learn more about provider eligibility, orientation, and the steps to become contracted.
Ready to Take Advantage of Free Training?
If your program is already connected with Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services, watch for upcoming training announcements and registration information.
If your program is not yet connected, consider taking the next step to become part of the Workforce Solutions child care network so your staff can benefit from free training opportunities and additional provider support.
CDA Training Programs & Renewal Courses
ChildCareEd’s CDA training options approved to meet the Council for Professional Recognition requirements for earning or renewing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Visitors can explore full credential programs (like Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, Home Visitor, and Birth-to-Five) as well as renewal courses.
- Preservice substitute: Texas allows the CDA Credential to be used as a substitute for preservice training.
- Director qualification: A CDA or CCP credential with 6 college credit hours in management and 2 years of experience qualifies a person as a Director under §746.1015(5). Note: all CDAs must be renewed every three years — directors qualifying via CDA must keep it current.
