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TLCCA is the oldest childcare association in the state of Texas. Founded in 1988, our mission is to inform, educate, and advocate for licensed childcare providers. Our membership consists of private, corporate, and non-profit licensed childcare providers including Owners, Directors, Administrators, and Teachers who share a passion for quality childcare. TLCCA partners with a lobbyist who advocates for the needs of our membership. In times where the industry is impacted by governmental changes, licensing, or national epidemics, TLCCA continues working for you! |
TLCCA Purpose Texas Licensed Child Care Association works to further the education of child development, business development and sustainability. To stay informed of all proposed standards and legislation concerning ECE and provide a collective voice to the Legislature. To correlate the efforts of the members of the Association and to educate the public and be an advocate for all Licensed Child Care and children in Texas. TLCCA represents Licensed Owners and Directors across the state to promote the success of licensed programs. The board monitors proposed changes in the industry and works year round to make sure we have connections with Legislators, TWC, HHS, CCS and others. Working to get laws and funding that positively impact Licensed Child Care. The Workforce Behind the Workforce |
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Conference HighlightsTLCCA offers two State Conference each year. Conferences offer engagement and education opportunities for Owners, Directors and Teachers. Form connections with dynamic ECE leaders and motivators who share your passion for the industry. Opportunities to meet vetted vendors who serve early childhood and understand the needs of your business. Affiliates across Texas meet regularly to keep members informed and connected throughout the year. Check out the Affiliate page for contact information. |
Legislative Highlights Hello TLLCA Members and Friends of the Child Care Community, We are so excited to report that the House Appropriations Committee just advanced $100 million to support the TWC Child Care Services program! The funding is included in the House's supplemental bill, HB 500. This is the direct result of many months of advocacy and negotiations with Speaker Burrows, Chairman Bonnen, and Chairman Walle. This is a historic moment, but the work continues! Here are ways you can help:
Going forward we will be working to uplift community-level voices in priority districts to ensure lawmakers hear the gratitude for this investment. If you'd like to help with this, please let us know ASAP! We need your voices and presence now, more than ever! Of course, we understand and continue to communicate that this alone does not address the child care crisis nor represent the totality of investments we need this session. It also does not preclude any other strategies from advancing. However, this funding plays a vital role and will help thousands of working families get access to care they otherwise would not have received. Thank you to those who have helped support this effort so far. This is an exciting day worth celebrating! Best Regards, ReShaun Webb & Tim Kaminski TLCCA Legislative Committee Chairs Texas Child Care Professionals TLCCA moderates a Facebook group called Texas Child Care Professionals to allow industry professionals the opportunity to seek advice and support from one another on child care issues. Being a part of the group is free, but you must answer all questions to join the group, and agree to the group rules. Visit the Texas Childcare Professionals Facebook Group |
