TEXAS RISING STAR (TRS)
Entry Level Designation for Child Care Programs
Providers,

Texas Government Code, §2308.3155 requires all CCS child care and early learning programs be included in the Texas Rising Star program at an Entry Level designation and requires TWC to establish a maximum length of time (24-months) that a child care and early learning program can participate at Entry Level designation.

To qualify for Entry Level designation, a child care and early learning program must meet the minimum quality standards outlined below and will receive technical assistance and support under the Texas Rising Star program.
  • licensed or registered with CCR (may have an initial permit) or regulated by the United States Military;
  • not on Corrective or Adverse Action with CCR; and
  • meets the points threshold of 75 for high- and medium-high-weighted CCR deficiencies (based on a review of CCR licensing history within the most recent 12 months)

The following documents and recorded webinar provides more information about Entry Level designation:
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