About

About the Program

Welcome to the Child Care Business Accelerator (CCBA) program, created in support of the Texas Workforce Commission in partnership with the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy - The Bush School at Texas A&M University and the Collaborative for Children.

This program focuses on an array of business practices tailored to the needs of Texas Child Care Administrators to increase capacity for business owners and operators. It is our hope that with this training program, you are able to apply business practices that will in turn improve the safety and quality of child care services at your organization.

To learn more, check out the Welcome video below. We are excited that you are here and hope you enjoy the learning experience.

Welcome Video

Dr. Kenneth Taylor, with the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy, would like to officially welcome you to the training site. Check out his welcome message below. Click the play button below to view the video.

About Us


The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) supports a vibrant nonprofit and philanthropic sector in Texas and beyond, through high-quality research, professional outreach, and engaged learning. The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy works to build capacity, disseminate knowledge, and prepare students in regard to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations and the collaborative systems in which they operate. We are excited to partner with Collaborative for Children to bring business training to the child care owners/directors in Texas.

Dr. Kenneth Taylor

Director of Outreach and Professional Development

Rebecca Burgner

Assistant Director of
Continuing & Professional Education

Jacqueline Guerra

Center Program Aide

The Collaborative for Children is a nonprofit organization that strengthens early education throughout the Greater Houston area. Their mission is to meaningfully improve the quality of early childhood education and care for Greater Houston's children through those who are most influential in their lives. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy to provide child care centers training on business concepts.

Dr. Melanie Johnson

President and CEO

Ashley Woodard

Senior Business Development Manager

Kay Barley

Business Development Manager

Stacy Carroll

Lead Business Development Specialist

Tiffany McKinley

Lead Business Development Specialist

Shawn Harmon

Business Financial Specialist

Allison Sanders

Business Development Outreach Coordinator

Shendrika Russell

Business Development Specialist

Shenekia Hines

Business Development Specialist

Dawn Miller

Business Development Specialist