General Information
Workforce Solutions subsidizes the cost of child care services for eligible families in Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties through the administration of the Child Care Services (CCS) program. Child Care providers should be aware that the families they serve may be eligible for this assistance.
As a provider, you may receive this funding for the services you provide by becoming an authorized child care provider with Workforce Solutions. After receiving authorization, CCS parents will be required to comply with your sign-in attendance reporting process. Providers will be required to report a child’s absence when a child has five (5) consecutive days of absence. Providers will then receive payment, on attendance properly reported, either monthly or bimonthly.
If you are interested in becoming a Workforce Solutions authorized child care provider, please contact Sandra Solis by phone at (956) 928-5000 or by e-mail at sandra.solis@wfsolutions.org.
All Child Care Services (CCS) regulated providers are now required to participate in Texas Rising Star. New CCS providers and current CCS providers who are not Texas Rising Star (TRS) certified must meet the minimum quality standards to receive Entry Level Designation as part of the certification process. CLICK HERE for more information.
Visit the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website for additional resources geared towards supporting child care providers.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) website also provides valuable information, including information on becoming an accredited provider (such as a Texas Rising Star Provider).
Child Care Provider Overview
Child Care Provider Lists
Click here to access the Child Care Provider List
Child Care Provider Forms & Logs
The forms are only for Licensed Centers and Homes, and Registered Homes.
Click here to access the provider forms and logs.
Provider Links & Contact Information
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Child Care Resources for Employers — Helps employers better support their employees' child care needs.
Texas Work & Family Policies — Covers child care assistance programs, state and federal tax credits, and dependent care savings accounts, along with best practices businesses can adopt to help employees access reliable child care.
- Advertise Your Program! - A new mapping search tool is available to help parents find a child care center with available spots near their home or workplace. Sign up and continuously update your availability to market your facility to several families searching for care. It's quick and easy!
- Understanding Developmental Screening & Early Intervention
- Child Development Information
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
- National AfterSchool Association
- Child Care Regulation
- Stop Bullying
- Professional Development for Child Care Providers Caring for Children with Special Needs
- Online courses and other resources are available to help child care providers learn about best practices in inclusive child care. The online courses and resources are developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System in cooperation with the Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation Division, using funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Do you need new ideas for providing technical assistance?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (CCR) is pleased to announce the availability of online courses and resources developed and produced by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System for child care providers! All of the courses and materials are consistent with current Minimum Standards and also offer best practice guidance for our providers, and count as training hours for professional development for child care providers.
All online courses including those specific for CDA Training and CDA Renewal are available to the public on the Child Care Training page. Courses may charge a minimal fee prior to registration. Create an account with Texas A&M AgriLife to receive personalized information and customer support.
Provider Assistance:
1-866-867-8264
WFS Mission Office:
1-866-580-6089
WFS Weslaco Office:
1-866-890-5452
Finance (CCS Billing):
956-926-4801
