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National Credentials: Texas child care providers may use our courses toward a CCP or CDA, as well as CDA, NAC and CCP renewal.

Click a link for more information:  CDA Benefits   CDA Info   CDA Renewal  NAC Renewal

Texas State Requirements: Our courses are accepted by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) in accordance with their continuing education requirement for all childcare providers. Some, but not all, of your training may come from Care Courses (Centers may get up to half their training and Homes may get up to 16 hours from Care Courses). 

Our course: Transportation Safety (2 clock hours) meets the Texas transportation safety requirement.Texas Senate Bill 572 requires that all providers who transport children under the age of 9 receive training in transportation safety.

Our course: Infant Safety (2 clock hours) meets the SIDs, Shaken Baby and Early Brain Development requirement. Infant Safety is offered in English and in Spanish.

Our course: Great Beginnings (8 clock hours) meets the Texas Pre-service Requirement. Great Beginnings is offered in English and in Spanish.

Click here for day care center training information from the Texas Minimum Standards Rules book.

Click here for family home training information from the Texas Rules book.

Click here for a list of child development & management courses recognized for Directors’ Annual Training in Texas.

Click here for complete bundles of child development & management courses you may use for Texas Director Qualification.

Click here for a list of other courses recommended for Texas Director Qualification training (to become a director).

Our courses may also be used by foster parents in Texas for their annual training requirements.  Please email clairece@carecourses.com for details.

For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in Texas, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below.  The licensing agency should be able to give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.

Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
P.O. Box 149030
Mail Code E-550
Austin, TX 78714-9030


Phone: (800) 862-5252 or (512) 438-4800

Web Page:
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/