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Requirements to work at a daycare in Texas Eight clock hours of the required 24 must be completed before a caregiver is given responsibility for a group of children. The remaining 16 hours of pre-service training must be completed within 90 days of employment. ChildCareEd offers all Texas childcare course requirements.

Chapter 42 of the Texas Human Resources Code requires persons who operate a child care facility to be licensed by Child Care Licensing. Chapter 42 also exempts certain programs and facilities from the licensing requirement.

Working at a daycare in Texas requires three key certifications: A Child Care Administrator License. A Child Development Associate Credential. CPR/First Aid Certification.

Listed Family Homes Schedule: You need to become a Listed Family Home in Texas if you provide care for at least four hours per day, three or more days a week, for three or more consecutive weeks OR four hours a day for 40 or more days in a 12 month period.

The average salary for a daycare teacher in Texas is $20,500 per year. Daycare teacher salaries in Texas can vary between $15,500 to $32,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) requires that childcare providers who are licensed to care for 13 or more children have either a CDA credential or an equivalent credential.