Texas Child Care Leadership Academy

The Texas Child Care Leadership Academy is a free training designed to strengthen the leadership skills of child care administrators and help them build high-performing teams. Through thought-provoking activities, deep discussions, and valuable peer connections, you'll be inspired to think differently and lead with confidence.

Whether you're a new or experienced center director, you'll gain tools to:

- Create a thriving workplace culture
- Promote teacher retention
- Set clear goals and guide your team towards success
- Build trust and inspire passion in your program

For more information, contact t4csupport@together4children.org or call 512-970-1904.

Now Serving the Following Cohorts:

- City of Austin
- Texas Workforce Boards: Borderplex, Gulf Coast, and South Plains

Upcoming Meet & Greet Informational Sessions

Join a virtual Meet & Greet to learn about the Texas Childcare Leadership Academy.

CITY OF AUSTIN COHORT

For owners, directors, assistant directors, and aspiring leaders working in center-based or home-based child care.

Priority is given to: Programs located within the Austin City Limits and the Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Programs in Travis County may also be considered.

Steps to Get Started:

1. Review Program Details:

Priority is given to Center-based or Home-based Child Care Centers located within the Austin City Limits and the Austin Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. We may recruit from programs located within the Travis County as a secondary client pool.
Child Care Center-based and Home-based Owners, Directors, Assistant Directors, and other staff interested in leadership positions or a future career as a director or assistant director of Early Learning Programs.
Early Learning Program has a subsidy agreement with their local Workforce Development Board.
Priority is given to Early Learning Program serving at least 10 children who receive Texas Workforce Commission scholarships OR at least 20% of children enrolled receive those scholarships.
Early Learning Program may be a Head Start center.

Interactive Training Sessions: Engage in hands-on learning experiences tailored to your needs.
Professional Learning Community Virtual Sessions: Connect and collaborate with peers in a supportive online environment.
The Director’s Toolbox: Access our Management Textbook Series and instructional materials for effective leadership.
Early Childhood Work Environment Survey: Administration and analysis to gauge and improve your program’s environment.
Program Quality Improvement Plan and Mini-Grant: Receive support for enhancing program quality and funding to kickstart your improvements.
Mentor Support: Benefit from guidance and advice from experienced professionals in the field.

2. Complete the Eligibility Form:

Click to Complete your Eligibility Form

3. Register for the Meet & Greet Session:
May 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Click to Register for the May 1 Meet & Greet Session

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION COHORT

For owners, directors, and assistant directors with Early Learning Programs in the following Workforce Board areas:

Eligible Regions:

Borderplex Workforce Board Counties: Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio
Gulf Coast Workforce Board Counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty,
Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, Wharton
South Plains Workforce Board Counties: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb,
Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum

Steps to Get Started:

1. Review Program Details:

Be employed as Child Care Administrator in an Early Learning Program
Early Learning Program is engaged in a Child Care Services (CCS) agreement with their Local Workforce Board
Early Learning Program is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Child Care Regulatory division
Employ a minimum of five Early Childhood Educators
Priority is given to Early Learning Programs that participate in Texas Rising Star
Early Learning Program is located within the counties in the outreach area

Interactive Training Sessions: Engage in hands-on learning experiences tailored to your needs.
Professional Learning Community Virtual Sessions: Connect and collaborate with peers in a supportive online environment.
The Director’s Toolbox: Management Textbook Series and instructional materials for effective leadership.
Early Childhood Work Environment Survey: Administration and analysis to gauge and improve your program’s environment.
Program Quality Improvement Plan and Mini-Grant: Receive support for enhancing program quality and funding to kickstart your improvements.
Mentor Support: Benefit from guidance and advice from experienced professionals in the field.

2. Complete the Eligibility Form:

Click to Complete your Eligibility Form

3. Register for one Meet& Greet Session

May 7 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Click to register for the May 7 Meet & Greet Session

May 8 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Click to register for the May 8 Meet & Greet Session

Testimonial

"It's been life changing. I feel educated and supported. The networking with other directors has been amazing.

It's influenced my growth as a gatekeeper to quality. It's given me confidence and motivated me to influence our profession more."

Texas Child Care Leadership Academy

Upcoming Meet & Greet Informational Sessions

Testimonial

"It's been life changing. I feel educated and supported. The networking with other directors has been amazing. It's influenced my growth as a gatekeeper to quality. It's given me confidence and motivated me to influence our profession more."

"It's been life changing. I feel educated and supported. The networking with other directors has been amazing.

It's influenced my growth as a gatekeeper to quality. It's given me confidence and motivated me to influence our profession more."