This required pre-service module prepares child care professionals to support the whole child — from responding to challenging behaviors to planning developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Covering five core competency areas aligned with Texas child care licensing requirements, this training equips staff and administrators with the knowledge and confidence to create safe, nurturing, and growth-focused environments from day one.
About This Course
Earned Hours: 8
Pre-service Module 3 is designed for new and aspiring child care staff and administrators who are completing Texas-required pre-service training before beginning or continuing their roles in a licensed or registered child care setting. This module goes beyond compliance — it gives you a working understanding of how children learn and develop, how to respond to diverse needs in the classroom, and how to carry yourself as a professional in early childhood education. You will leave with practical frameworks for planning meaningful learning experiences, managing challenging behaviors with confidence, serving children with special needs, and preparing your program to respond to emergencies safely and effectively. As a state-authorized provider of the Texas Director Credential Program, Emergent ED Child Care Consulting delivers this training with real-world expertise — our team has owned and operated child care centers in Texas, and we teach from that experience. Whether you attend virtually or in person, you can trust that this training meets Texas HHS standards and is designed to help your program pass its initial inspection and maintain ongoing compliance.
What You'll Learn
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Developmentally Appropriate Practice — Understand how children grow and learn at each stage of development and how to apply that knowledge to classroom planning, interactions, and expectations that are right for the ages you serve
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Making Learning Meaningful — Explore strategies for creating intentional learning environments where children are engaged, curious, and building essential skills; learn how to connect everyday activities to developmental outcomes
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Challenging Behaviors and Children with Special Needs — Gain practical tools for identifying, understanding, and responding to challenging behaviors constructively; learn how to create inclusive environments and adapt your approach for a range of learning profiles
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Professional Development — Understand your ethical responsibilities, standards of conduct, and commitment to ongoing growth as an early childhood professional; set a strong foundation that benefits your team and the families you serve
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Emergency Preparedness — Know what to do before, during, and after an emergency; covers the policies, plans, and procedures your program must have in place to protect children, staff, and meet Texas licensing expectations
Who This Is For
Required for new child care staff and administrators completing Texas pre-service training, and recommended for anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of child development and professional practice in a licensed or registered child care setting.
Certificates will be issued after successful completion of the module.