Welcome to the
Resource Library
Explore our comprehensive Resource Library, created especially for Texas family child care providers. Here, you'll find easy-to-access tools, guides, and practical resources designed to strengthen your business operations and support your professional growth. Whether you're seeking answers to common challenges, looking for innovative strategies, or hoping to connect with broader support networks, our Resource Library is your starting point for sustainable success and continuous improvement.
Check Out the Step-by-Step Guide to Licensure
Explore the easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide designed specifically for child care business owners seeking licensure, providing clear instructions and practical tips to help simplify the licensing process!
Membership Benefit: TXAEYC Access
Looking for Health Coverage Options?
Finding health coverage as a family child care business owner can be challenging. Texas FCCN connects network members with resources that may help you explore available options.
TXAEYC Access Health Benefits Membership:
The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC) offers TXAEYC Access, a membership that connects early childhood professionals with workplace benefit options through THRIVE Workplace Benefits.
Available options may include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits. TXAEYC Access membership is currently $100 annually and provides access to the THRIVE platform and enrollment support. Benefit and insurance plan costs are separate.
Visit TXAEYC Access to review available options, eligibility, costs, and coverage information to determine whether the resource is right for you or your business:
Texas FCCN provides this information as a resource to network members. Benefit options, eligibility, pricing, coverage, and enrollment are administered by TXAEYC and/or THRIVE Workplace Benefits.
Membership Benefit: Special Discount on Lakeshore Learning
Texas FCCN members can take advantage of 5% discount and free shipping with Lakeshore Learning! Open and view the flier below for further information.
Membership Benefit: Nurture
Connect with Families and Simplify Your Business
Help more families discover your family child care program through Nurture, a Texas-based platform connecting families with registered and licensed home-based child care providers. Nurture offers tools to help you showcase your program and spend less time managing administrative tasks. Providers can:
Create a free listing to highlight their program, daily routines, and care environment.
Connect with prospective families through messaging and tour scheduling.
Simplify enrollment with digital enrollment tools.
Manage tuition payments through automated ACH billing.
Nurture currently serves providers in Central Texas.
Resource Guides & Tutorial Videos
Explore the topics below, organized into four sections to help you navigate through the 75+ tools available: Business Operations, Managing Business Finances, Taxes, and Supporting & Managing Your Team.
Keep an eye out for more tools coming soon!
Business Operations
Tips and tools for investing in your program’s health and sustainability, including:
Building Your Own Website with Free or Low-Cost Online Tools
Technology and Automation Resources for Child Care Businesses
What is a Child Care Management System and How Do I Choose One?
Why Does My Business Need a Website and How Do I Create One?
Setting Up Your Child Care Space: A Guide for Home Child Care Providers
How to Offer Non-Traditional Hours in Your Family Child Care Business
Managing Business Finances
Information on financials for sound business practices, including what you need to know about:
Taxes
Information about taxes, including details on the:
Supporting and Managing Your Team
If your child care business has employees, here are some additional resources for you: