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Texas Child Care Training | Care Courses


National Childcare Credentials in Texas

Use our courses toward a CDA Credential and for for NAC and CDA renewal.

Click for more information: National Childcare Credentials.

Click to learn how a CDA Credential can benefit you in Texas.

Texas Childcare Training Requirements

All Care Courses are accepted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) for training requirements for those who work in child care centers, school age and before and after school programs, and registered and licensed child care homes. This includes clock hours for directors, operation directors, site directors, program directors, caregivers, primary caregivers, assistant caregivers, substitute caregivers, substitutes and volunteers.

Care Courses are accepted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) in accordance with their continuing education requirement for all childcare providers according to §746.1317/§747.1315. Click to read about Texas self-instruction training requirements.

Texas CPE Courses for Teachers

Click here to learn more about Care Courses that are accepted for CPE training requirements.

Texas TECPDS Registry Training

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All Care Courses are approved by the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS) registry. Care Courses' trainer (Joanna Spilioti) Texas workforce registry number is 94618.

Texas SIDS, Preservice, Director, and Transportation Requirements

Need a specific Texas SIDS, preservice, director license, or transportation safety requirement? Specific Texas requirements are listed below.

Texas SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Early Brain Development

Keeping Infants Safe, (3 clock hours) meets the Texas SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Early Brain Development requirement.

TX Pre-Service Training
Texas 24-Hour Preservice Training Bundle

meets the Texas 24-clock hour preservice training requirement

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Texas Director Qualifications Child Development Training Bundle 
meets the Texas child development training requirements to become a director
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Texas transportation Safety 2-Hour Training
Transportation Safety, (2 clock hours) meets the Texas transportation safety requirement.

Texas Training Topics

Looking for training on child growth and development, guidance and discipline, age-appropriate curriculum, or teacher-child interaction? Check out our course listing for information on the topics our courses cover. Questions? Give us a call!

Texas Foster Parent Training Requirements

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


Opening a child care facility in Texas

For those of you interested in starting a daycare center or home-based childcare facility in Texas, please contact your state licensing agency using the contact information below. The licensing agency can give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.


Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Child Care Licensing

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

Local Child Care Licensing Offices Contact Information

What our Texas students say


"I would like to say thank you for making state hours so fun and interesting to learn. I went at my own pace. I didn't have anyone over me telling me to hurry up. I learned a lot in this book [Toddlers in Child Care] and this won't be the last time that you will hear from me."

– Texas City, Texas
"I devoured the information and feel so much more knowledgeable about the information...much of which was new to me. The car seat information was a huge thing for me. The records needed was pretty much what I already do. I was surprised to see no music in the vehicle because I would think that is a child's distraction, but I do understand where quiet can be a better option."

- Hondo, Texas
"Everything went well with the on-line course I ordered. I had no trouble activating or maneuvering through the course. The course itself was very thorough and informative. I appreciate the valuable service you offer."

- San Antonio, Texas