RFI: Online Home Childcare Provider Training

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Child Care Regulation (CCR) division has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered HHS0016800 seeking a comprehensive online home childcare provider training program. The RFI targets the development of a free, computer-based training and assessment system that covers 12 specific required topics including child maltreatment prevention, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness, and premises safety. The training must strictly adhere to Texas Administrative Code Rules 747.1007 and 747.1107, and is designed to serve approximately 1,300 participants annually across Texas. HHSC will retain full ownership rights to the training, assessment platform, certificate generator, and all participant records. The RFI was released on October 24, 2025, with responses due by January 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. Vendors should note that this RFI does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a future contract, and HHSC will process responses without formal obligation.

The RFI does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned. The current regulatory landscape includes 16,384 registered and licensed homes and centers serving approximately 31,685,234 children in Fiscal Year 2024. While no specific budget range is provided, the training program is expected to be developed and delivered at no cost to HHSC, with participants not being required to use this specific training but mandated to complete a program covering the required topics. All submitted information will become the property of HHSC and may be subject to the Texas Public Information Act, with potential protections for trade secrets and confidential information. The agency's primary objective is to create a standardized, accessible training solution that meets regulatory requirements and supports the professional development of home childcare providers across Texas.