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Becoming a Provider

Welcome to child care providers who are seeking information about the Child Care Services (CCS) program. The information below explains how to become a CCS provider as well as additional resources available to providers.

Texas Child Care Connection is the best place for families and providers to find all things child care! Visit Texas Child Care Connection at https://www.childcare.texas.gov/

BECOMING A CCS PROVIDER

  • The provider must be a regulated child care as defined below:
    • licensed or registered by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation (CCR)
    • operated and monitored by the United States military services.
  • The provider cannot currently be on Corrective or Adverse Action with Child Care Regulation;
  • The provider or any staff member cannot be in serious non-compliance, seriously deficient by, or debarred from either state or federal programs such as the child food and nutrition program;

To learn about the these and other requirements to become a CCS provider through Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley, please visit https://www.childcare.texas.gov/for-providers/offering-child-careservices.  

NOTE: A licensed child care center, licensed child care home or a registered child care home that would like to be a CCS provider must be aware they will initially come into the program as a "Texas Rising Star Entry Level" provider.  The expectation is that the CCS provider will actively work toward being certified as a Texas Rising Star Two-Star, Three-Star, or Four-Star provider within a specified time frame provided by CCS. 

Steps to Become a CCS Provider

Learn about the application process to become a CCS provider at https://www.childcare.texas.gov/for-providers/offering-child-care-services

To get started.........

  1. Gather the following documentation
    • A copy of your license or permit from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child Care Regulation (CCR)or United States military;
    • A copy of the rates you charge for child care for all age groups for which you provide services.
    • A copy of your parent handbook or information packet given to parents.
  2. Contact CCS 800-996-7589 and set up a time to meet with CCS staff to review requirements and gather additional information about your facility/home.
  3. Once all documentation has been provided, CCS Staff will set up a time to meet with you at your facility/home review CCS policies and sign provider paperwork.
  4. If you are interested in having an eligible relative receive payment for providing childcare to your child or children, please contact your client service specialist.
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