CHOOSING THE BEST CARE FOR YOUR CHILD
Choosing a child care provider is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. What works well for one family may not work for another. You are the judge. To make this important decision, you need to be educated about the people that care for your child. Listed below are links to several websites that can help you choose the best care for YOUR child.
For a brief overview of the Texas Rising Star program and other child care options, see the video below.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE
Workforce Solutions Texoma can provide financial assistance for families who need help paying for child care so they can work or go to school. Families must meet income and work, training and/or job search requirements to receive assistance. For more information go to: www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com
Texas Child Care Connection is a better way to find important resources for Texas families and childcare providers! This website offers helpful new tools and creates a seamless experience for families to find childcare options and apply for Child Care Services. A new chatbot is also available to answer questions quickly and help you find exactly what you are looking for. www.childcare.texas.gov
Texas Health and Human Services (THHS) serves as the regulatory agency for child care. THHS maintains a current listing of all providers who are licensed, registered or listed to keep children in the state of Texas. They provide a webpage that allows the public to search for a child care provider by location, type of operation, etc. Website: www.txchildcaresearch.org or call 1-800-252-5400
2-1-1 has information on a variety of child care arrangements including afterschool programs, religiously affiliated programs, seasonal programs and providers who are regulated by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). Website: 2-1-1 Texas or call 211
Developed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Texas Education Agency, Texas Health and Human Services, and Texas Workforce Commission, the Early Childhood Texas website offers resources and supports for families and children as they grow and develop.
Website: Early Childhood Texas – Resources for Raising Kids
STATE AND NATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Child care providers can choose to earn a quality accreditation. To find providers who have achieved a state or national accreditation, click on the links below:
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Program
Association of Christian Schools International