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questions—with answers
What is Texas Child Care Quarterly?
Texas Child Care Quarterly is a training journal for child care providers and
early childhood education teachers. It gives information on how children develop
and how teachers can help children grow and learn.
Who reads Texas Child Care?
Child care providers in Texas and Oklahoma as well as subscribers throughout
the United States, Canada, and overseas.
The journal is mailed free of charge to approximately 24,000 licensed, registered,
and listed child care facilities in Texas. Through a contract with the Oklahoma
Department of Human Services, the journal is mailed free as Oklahoma
Child Care to 9,000 providers in that state. In both states, readers are
early childhood teachers, in-home care providers, administrators, and teacher
trainers.
The journal is available to anyone by subscription. Subscribers include libraries,
colleges and universities, high school vocational educators, parent educators,
resource and referral agencies, and parents.
Who publishes Texas Child Care Quarterly?
The Texas Workforce Commission, the agency charged with helping Texans find jobs.
Using federal money, the commission works through local communities to make child
care available to workers who need it. And, the commission makes the journal
available to all in-state child care facilities in an ongoing effort to improve
the quality of care.
Other state agencies, notably the Texas
Department of Family and Protective
Services, the Texas
Department of Health, and the Texas
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services cooperate in preparing the content of the journal.
How is Texas Child Care Quarterly managed?
The Texas Workforce Commission contracts with the Langham-Parks Partnership for
the editorial and graphic development, management, production, and distribution
of the journal.
How often does it come out?
Every three months. Typically it is mailed in March, June, September, and December.
What forms of payment do you accept?
In addition to a check or money order, we can accept Visa and
MasterCard for Online payment.
Is Online payment secure?
Yes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and use the
highest possible Internet encryption to secure your data. Your
personal information is only used to process your order. At
not time will we share your data, including your email address,
with any other organization or business.
How can I get on the distribution list?
If you own or operate a regulated child care facility in Texas,
you will receive it automatically. Your name and address are
added to the mailing list when you receive your license or
registration. If you think you aren’t on the mailing
list, contact your local Licensing representative.
If you would like to subscribe, contact us. The
cost is $25 for one year
and $40 for two years.
Is there a discount when I buy multiple subscriptions?
Yes. If you subscribe to receive at least 10 issues, you will receive a 20 percent
discount. To qualify for the discount, all copies must be mailed to the same
address.
Can I get back issues of Texas Child Care Quarterly?
Many back issues are available. The cost is $6.25 each.
I have to meet annual training requirements. Can I use Texas Child Care Quarterly
for self-instructional training credit?
Yes, Texas providers can earn training credit with each issue of the journal
by following the established regulatory guidelines.
Can I copy articles that appear in Texas Child Care Quarterly?
Yes, if the copies are to share with parents, teachers, or students, or for personal
use. For other uses, contact us. Copies may not be sold.
Does Texas Child Care Quarterly accept advertising?
No.
Can I write for Texas Child Care Quarterly?
Yes. We welcome articles. Contact us if you would like to propose an idea or
need some technical assistance. Manuscript guidelines are
available.
How can I contact Texas Child Care Quarterly?
Call, write, or email to contact the Texas Child
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