Child Care Chronicles

TEXAS Edition

✨ A Spark of Appreciation✨


As we celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary, we thank child care providers for helping children learn, grow, and shine every day.

Your work makes a lasting difference. ❤️

Stars & Stripes June $100 Giveaway

ChildCareEd's Gift Card Giveaway is back!  Seeing your overwhelming response to our Teacher Appreciation Giveaway, we want to give you another chance at winning a gift card!


Teachers, educators, child care providers, and early childhood educators. Enter the June $100 Giveaway in two easy steps for a chance to win a $100 gift card + FREE training for ALL! (Choose from CDA Introduction or Working Together: Teachers and Preschoolers)


The giveaway is open now through July 6, 2026. The winner will be announced on July 7, 2026 on our social channels.


📱🎇 Stay Social Under the Fireworks This Summer 🎇📱

📚 Learning, Liberty & Growing Together 📚

Live classes are a great way to stay on track, ask questions, and complete important training requirements with instructor guidance. 👩‍🏫



Click on Class Title to Sign Up

From Tantrums to Triumphs


Live virtual class times (EST)



Mon, Jun 29:

6:30-8:30PM

Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act


Live virtual class times (EST)



Tue, June 30 :

6:45–9:45 PM


Mon, July 06 :

6:45–9:45 PM


Sun, July 12:

8:00–11:00 AM



Thu, July 16 :

6:45–9:45 PM

Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness


Live virtual class times (EST)



Thu, July 09 : 6:45–9:45 PM


Sat, July 18 : 8:00–11:00 AM


Thu, July 23 : 6:45–9:45 PM



Sat, Aug 01 : 8:00–11:00 AM



🎇Red, White & Blue Savings🎇

🌟🗽 Independence Week: In the Know 🗽🌟

🏢 ChildCareEd Business Broker Program


The ChildCareEd Business Broker Program gives you a private place to share your goals, ask questions, and explore your next steps with guidance from Hwaida Hassanein, ChildCareEd CEO.


Once your information is reviewed, qualified contacts may be invited to schedule a free consultation and learn about support options such as:


*Buyer readiness

*Seller readiness

*Licensing guidance

*Property review

*Staff training

*Business consulting

🌎✨ Aprender, Crecer y Brillar con Estrellas ✨🌎

Spanish-Language Resources and Classes

Este documento contiene una lista de verificación de #hitos_del_desarrollo para bebés de 4 meses.


Los buenos planes de lecciones ayudan a tu equipo a crear días tranquilos y alegres donde los niños aprenden, hacen amigos y prueban cosas nuevas....

¡Buenas noticias para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en Texas!


ChildCareEd ahora ofrece los entrenamientos de preservice de Texas y la Credencial de Director de Texas en español.


Estos cursos en línea incluyen texto, audio, instrucciones y materiales del curso en español para ayudar a los proveedores que hablan español completar su capacitación con confianza.

🕶️⭐ Director’s Corner:

Leading with Stars & Stripes ⭐🕶️

Texas Workforce Solutions Capital Area


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.

Request Onsite or Virtual Training


Select group trainings may also have Spanish-language support available. 💬


RESOURCES


Check out this helpful resource for your convenience!

Article of the Week:

Prepared Programs, Strong Communities

👧 What Must Texas Child Care Providers Update Before Hurricane Season Starts?



Hurricane season means thinking and acting now—before wind, rain, and power outages come. This short guide helps Texas child care directors and providers update what matters most so your program protects kids, comforts #families, and supports #simage in article What Must Texas Child Care Providers Update Before Hurricane Season Starts?taff. Use the numbered steps to make small tasks into big safety wins. For templates and training, look first at ChildCareEd's guide to emergency preparedness and the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness course. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency.



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📚⭐ CDA Resource Spotlight: Stars, Stripes & Career Growth



Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio

CDA E-Portfolio FAQs

CDA Renewal FAQ

CDA Cost Checklist


 
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