State of Texas required Pre-Service Training
Pre-service training will cover the following areas:
(1) Developmental stages of children;
(2) Age-appropriate activities for children;
(3) Positive guidance and discipline of children;
(4) Fostering children’s self-esteem;
(5) Supervision and safety practices in the care of children;
(6) Positive interaction with children; and
(7) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including
immunizations.
If a caregiver provides care for children younger than 24 months of age, one hour of that
caregiver’s pre-service training must cover the following topics:
(1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma;
(2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death
syndrome (SIDS); and
(3) Understanding early childhood brain development.
Pre-Service is offered weekly from 8am - 2pm
Cost $35 for 8 hours of Pre-service
$55 for 24 hours of Pre-service
Want to Advance your Career?
Start by earning your Child Development Associate
(CDA)
Meet Eligibility Requirements
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Are you 18 years of age or older
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Hold a high school diploma or the equivalent, or you are a junior or senior in a high school vocational program in early education.
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Have 480 hours of experience working with young children within the past 5 years in a state-licensed home or center setting.
Then choose one of the following areas:
Infant/Toddler Specialization
Preschool Specialization
Family Childcare Specialization
Home Visitor Specialization
Next
Obtain 120 Clock hours of training through GHCCA after which we will observe you in a licensed childcare setting working with young children and assist you with completing your Professional Resource File (all of which will be explained in class.)
Call 832-322-1178 to get started !
Additional Steps Include:
Complete and mail the following documents to the CDA Council:
Direct Assessment Application
$425 assessment fee (paid to the CDA Council)
Verification of the 120 hours of training
(obtain through GHCCA)
GHCCA Courses does not grant the CDA. The CDA Credential is administered and awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.