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Apply for a Director Credential

Are you interested in pursuing a Director Credential approved by the Child Day Care Administrator’s Credential Program of Texas Health and Human Services – Child Care Regulation?

Online Application Form

Before getting started, please be aware any applications must meet these initial criteria: 

  1. You must be at least 21 years of age when you submit your application.
  2. You must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent such as a GED.
  3. You must have a minimum of 2 years of early childhood classroom experience in a licensed early childhood program.

If you meet the initial criteria and want to move forward in applying for the Director Credential program, be aware there will be documents that you must submit along with the application and your payment. The documents you will be asked to submit will include: 

  • The results from your most recent background check
  • A current copy of a CPR/First Aid training certificate

Applicants will also be required to provide their Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System identification (TECPDS ID) number to ensure all training certificates and awards are uploaded accurately and can be verified if needed. If you do not have a TECPDS ID, please visit https://public.tecpds.org/ and follow the steps to create your TECPDS account and receive an identification number.

All applications will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy. A response will be sent to each applicant within two weeks of receiving a completed application.

Online Application Form
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