TEXAS DIRECTOR CREDENTIAL PROGRAM · LIVE VIRTUAL

Step Into Leadership with Confidence.

The Child Care Administrator Credential Program, also known as the Texas Director Credential Program, equips aspiring and current child care directors with the skills to lead with confidence. This credential is accepted by Texas Health & Human Services and meets the state's requirements for child care director qualifications.

  • ✓  50 clock hours and 5 CEUs
  • ✓  Two live virtual days (8 AM to 1 PM) plus a self-instructional day
  • ✓  Accepted by Texas Health & Human Services
  • ✓  Supporting downloadable materials included

$450 per person

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Important: Check Your Qualifications Before You Register

Please make sure you meet all four requirements and can provide documented proof:

  • ✓  Age: 21 years old or older
  • ✓  Education: High school diploma or college degree (transcripts required)
  • ✓  Experience: At least two years of relevant experience. Review the licensing codes for the position you are pursuing, such as After School Program Director or Child Care Director. A résumé or a letter from a previous employer can serve as documentation.
  • ✓  Certification: Current CPR & First Aid certification. Need CPR? Register for a CPR class here.

Not sure if you qualify? Take our quick, free enrollment survey.

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What You'll Gain

  • ✓  Confidence to lead and manage a child care program
  • ✓  Understanding of Texas child care regulations and leadership expectations
  • ✓  Practical leadership and operational strategies
  • ✓  Guidance for building family and staff relationships
  • ✓  Tools to support compliance and professionalism
  • ✓  A state-recognized credential accepted by Texas Health & Human Services

Your Registration Includes

  • ✓  Schedule: Day 1 and Day 2 live online (8 AM to 1 PM), Day 3 self-instructional
  • ✓  Self-instructional day: Coursework, Family/Parent Handbook Project, and Final Assessment
  • ✓  50 clock hours and 5 CEUs
  • ✓  Supporting downloadable materials
  • ✓  Level: Intermediate and advanced (requires at least two years of experience)

How the Virtual Program Works

This blended program combines live virtual sessions with self-paced online work, so you get real-time guidance from an instructor and the flexibility to finish on your schedule.

LIVE VIRTUAL SESSIONS

  • ✓  Instructor-led sessions on Zoom
  • ✓  Hands-on activities, role-play, breakout sessions, and polls
  • ✓  Face-to-face interaction with instructors and peers

SELF-PACED ONLINE

  • ✓  Self-paced modules, videos, and interactive activities
  • ✓  Available 24/7 on your devices
  • ✓  Manage your time while still getting direct guidance and support

Virtual Learning Requirements

To receive credit for the live sessions, please plan for the following:

  • ✓  Log in from a computer with a working camera and audio and a reliable internet connection. Phones are not allowed.
  • ✓  Stay on camera for the entire session, fully engaged and free from distractions. This includes no caregiving duties, no work tasks, and no participating from a vehicle.
  • ✓  Take an active part in discussions, polls, and questions.
  • ✓  Attendance is checked randomly throughout the session.

Late arrivals, early departures, or not meeting these requirements will result in removal from the class with no refund.

Prefer a Different Format?

The same state-recognized credential, 50 clock hours, and 5 CEUs in every format.

In-Person

Three instructor-led days in a classroom

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Online

100% self-paced on your timeframe

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