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Become a Licensed Child Care Director in Texas

From the team trusted by 100,000+ educators nationwide, take the Texas Director Credential Program designed to equip you with the leadership, compliance, and business skills to confidently manage your center.

Approved and accepted by Texas Health & Human Services

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Eligibility

To enroll in the Texas Director Credential Program, you must have documented proof of the following:

Age: Must be 21 years or older.
Education: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
Experience: Must have at least two years of experience working in an educational setting with young children.
Certification: Must hold a current CPR and First Aid certification.
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About the Program:

Build the Skills to Lead with Confidence

The Texas Director Credential Program—also known as the Child Care Administrator Credential—is designed to prepare aspiring and current early childhood leaders for success.

Through this competency-based training, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to manage your childcare program effectively, foster a positive team culture, and maintain full compliance with state licensing requirements.

Whether you’re a teacher stepping into leadership or an experienced professional ready to sharpen your administrative skills, this program gives you the tools to lead with clarity, excellence, and purpose.

A leading Texas Director Credential program trusted by educators statewide.

Meets Texas HHS Director qualification standards
Accepted by licensing agencies statewide
Flexible learning formats: Online, Virtual, and In-Person
Includes Leading With a Vision Workbook — your leadership roadmap
Taught by experienced early childhood leaders and credentialed trainers

What You’ll Learn

The Texas Director Credential Program equips early childhood leaders with the essential skills and knowledge to manage and grow successful childcare centers.

Through a combination of guided instruction, interactive learning, and real-world application, participants will explore the following key areas:

Leadership Competencies Topics

Organizational planning and goal setting
Effective staff supervision and performance management
Building positive team culture and communication
Leadership ethics and decision-making

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100K+ Educators Served | Texas HHS Accepted | 4.9/5 Learner Satisfaction

CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING FORMAT

Find the learning experience that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Each format includes the full Texas Director Credential curriculum, the Leading With a Vision Workbook, and expert instructor support—just choose the way you want to learn.

Director Credential

Online
Self-Paced

$450 | Instant Access
Learn completely online at your own pace with 24/7 access to materials and instructor support.

Work at your own pace
Communicate directly with your instructor for feedback and guidance
Study on any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile

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Director Credential

In-Person Training

$450 | 3-Day Classroom Experience
Connect face-to-face with instructors and peers in Houston, Austin, or Dallas–Fort Worth while completing supporting online modules.