Texas Workforce Commission Launches New Initiative to Support Child Care Businesses

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is launching the Child Care Business Support initiative to strengthen the vital role that child care businesses play in our communities. Through this initiative, child care providers will gain access to expert guidance and training that will help them overcome challenges and more effectively support children and families across the state.

“Texas child care businesses are a critical link in the workforce system, providing children with safe, nurturing environments while their families contribute to a strong Texas economy,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “The Child Care Business Support initiative demonstrates TWC's commitment to helping child care providers manage their business needs, so they can continue offering the highest possible quality of care.”

The initiative includes two types of support to promote the success of child care businesses:

• Business Coaching will help child care providers improve critical business operations, such as managing finances, marketing services, and supervising staff.
• Business Training will connect providers with experts in early childhood and adult learning for training sessions on important topics like financial planning, risk management, and effective communication with parents.

“The Child Care Business Support initiative is a direct investment in our workforce,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “By providing crucial business training, financial planning, and resources for employee retention to child care providers, we are strengthening the foundation for working families to thrive across Texas.”

The Business Support initiative will be available to all licensed or registered child care programs in Texas.

“Child care professionals are the critical, front-line leaders of early childhood education in Texas,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “By providing the tools and support they need to successfully run a business, this initiative empowers them to focus on nurturing and educating our youngest Texans, preparing them to succeed in school and ultimately the Texas economy.”

Child care providers can find more information on how to connect with TWC’s Child Care Business Support initiative by visiting https://texas-ccbs.learnworlds.com/.