TEXAS: T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Texas

💡 FYI

Did you know that the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (T.E.A.C.H.) offers a CDA Assessment Fee scholarship to cover the Application fee required by the Council for Professional Recognition in awarding a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential? 

📌 Who is eligible for this grant?

✅ You must be a Texas resident 

✅ You must work 30 hours per week in a licensed Texas childcare center or licensed or registered family childcare home and be supported by your employer. They will complete part of the application and commit to covering a small portion of the cost.

✅ You must earn $20 or less per hour

✅ You must have an active account with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS).  

✅ You must have a high school diploma or GED (this is a CDA Council for Professional Recognition requirement to earn the CDA)

✅ You must have completed your 120 CDA training hours  There is a separate scholarship if you take your training with a Texas college, otherwise we often have the CDA training offered at a discount and you can start right away!  

📌 What does the grant cover?

✅ CDA Application Fee

📌 Is this the grant for you?

If you meet the eligibility requirements, click on the blue "I am interested" button and we'll send you an email letting you know how to apply.