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Before- and after-school care

One of the most common questions — and one of the clearest no's.

Can a Houston family pay for this from a TEFA account?

TEFA — private school ($10,474)Not eligible

Before- and after-care and other non-educational supervision are excluded.

TEFA — with an IEP (up to $30,000)Not eligible

Excluded.

TEFA — homeschool / other ($2,000)Not eligible

Excluded.

Rules that apply

  • Use Workforce Solutions child care assistance for care costs if you qualify.

What isn't allowed

  • After-care, extended day supervision, babysitting

In Houston

Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast child care assistance covers care at licensed providers for families up to 85% of state median income.

How to buy it

Log in to the TEFA parent portal (Odyssey). Pay your school or an approved provider through the platform, or buy approved products in the marketplace. If a provider isn't listed, it has to apply and be approved before it can be paid.

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Sources: educationfreedom.texas.gov (families page, Tuition and Fee Guidelines 5/28/2026, Educator Credential Policy 7/7/2026, Providers and Vendors) and Odyssey's eligible-expenses article for TEFA. This is a summary, not legal advice. Program rules control.

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