Training and resources for child care professionals and families

This project is funded through a grant with the TN Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc.

We aim to give every TN child care professional what they need to thrive

Our purpose

The Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) works to ensure Tennessee families, child care professionals, and care providers are “equipped with everything needed to provide the children under their care the best possible start in life.”
CCR&R serves Tennessee through sites across the state
that provide administrative, technical, business, and developmental coaching and training for child care operators and professionals while also supporting families with resources that ensure children prosper. Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) funds CCR&R as an investment in our state’s future.

Featured Trainings

Southeast Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Safe Sleep & Tummy Time (Health & Safety)
December 10, 2024
Chattanooga
Shared Reading with 3-5s - Build Bridges to Literacy
December 10, 2024
Online
Everyone Belongs! Inclusion - Honoring Everyone's Perspective
December 12, 2024
Online
Coloring Beyond the Lines - The Process of Art in Your Learning Environment
December 16, 2024
Chattanooga
Inclusive Big Body Play - Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
December 19, 2024
Chattanooga, TN
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Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Knowing, Welcoming, and Communicating with Families (Family Engagement)
December 3, 2024
Nashville
From Milestones to Mastery, Inclusive Approaches in Early Childhood Development
December 3, 2024
Online
Author Studies - Going Beyond Storytime
December 3, 2024
Online
Conscious Discipline Starts With Me - Modeling Calm
December 4, 2024
Online
It Just Makes Sense! Creating a Supportive Sensory Environment for Infants and Toddlers
December 5, 2024
Online
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South Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Make Way for Dramatic Play
December 5, 2024
Online
Not Too Little for Letters in the Infant Toddler Classroom
December 7, 2024
Columbia
I Can Use My Words - Enhancing Emotional Literacy
December 10, 2024
Online
New Director Academy 4: Setting Employee Expectations as a New Director
December 16, 2024
Online
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Health and Safety
December 17, 2024
Online
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East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Building Connection Through Rituals
December 3, 2024
Online
Words Matter - Using Visuals to Support Communication
December 4, 2024
Online
All Included! - Why Should I Consider Inclusion and How Will It Help Everyone?
December 5, 2024
Online
Viewing Infant Toddler World through a Different Lens
December 5, 2024
Online
Inclusión para todos! Por qué la inclusión es esencial y cómo nos beneficia a todos
December 6, 2024
Knoxville
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Upper East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
When Conflict Arises - Planning Communication with Families
December 3, 2024
Online
The Promise of Family Support
December 5, 2024
Online
Playground Supervision
December 6, 2024
Online
ADVANCED - Partnering with Positivity - Strategies for Neurodiverse Minds
December 12, 2024
Online
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Upper Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Building a Family Network with the QRIS Tool
December 3, 2024
Online
Encouraging a Love for Literacy and Books
December 5, 2024
Online
Give the Gift of Literacy
December 10, 2024
Online
New Director Academy 3: Expanding Operations through Policy Networking
December 12, 2024
Online
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Mid Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Partnering With Families - How Does It Look?
December 3, 2024
Online
Child Care Emergency Preparedness
December 4, 2024
Online
INTERMEDIATE - TN-ELDS for 4 year-olds - Math
December 11, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 3: Marketing Your Program
December 17, 2024
Online
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West Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment - The Science Area-It's More Than Just Pinecones and Magnets
December 3, 2024
Online
Noticing, Understanding and Addressing Brain States_Keys to Conscious Discipline
December 5, 2024
Online
Lesson Planning - Making Learning Intentional
December 10, 2024
Online
Mindfulness - Activities to Benefit the Children and Educator in the Childcare Setting
December 10, 2024
Online
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Shelby Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Building A Childcare Family - The Educator as the Foundation
December 4, 2024
Memphis
'Positive Communication is the Key Component to Healthy Relationships' - Building Positive Relationships in the Early Childhood Environment to Make a Difference
December 5, 2024
Online
Art Unplugged - Awaken Your Creativity
December 7, 2024
Memphis
'Composure in Chaos - Mastering Calm in the Classroom'
December 10, 2024
Online
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Featured Resource

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is committed to supporting families, caregivers, and child care professionals in navigating the challenges children may face after experiencing a natural disaster, such as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Recognizing that children may be impacted not only by direct experiences but also by exposure through media or adult discussions, CCR&R provides essential resources and guidance. Through specialized coaching, training, and development programs, CCR&R equips caregivers with the tools to recognize and address stress reactions in children. Their trauma-informed approach ensures that caregivers are prepared to offer emotional support, create a sense of safety, and foster resilience as children process the events.

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We provide resources and coaching from over 10 content areas. Get into contact with one of our content coaches today by selecting a resource page.

Family & Group Child Care

CCR&R Family & Group Child Care Quality Coaches work with family and group licensed providers and support opportunities with licensing by building relationships through coaching, peer-networking, training, and conference opportunities...

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Family & Group Child Care

CCR&R Family & Group Child Care Quality Coaches work with family and group licensed providers and support opportunities with licensing by building relationships through coaching, peer-networking, training, and conference opportunities...

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Infant & Toddler

Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers...

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Infant & Toddler

Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers...

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement is an intentional relationship-based partnership between families, educators, and their communities. Through the acknowledgement and respect of...

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement is an intentional relationship-based partnership between families, educators, and their communities. Through the acknowledgement and respect of...

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Emergency Preparedness

All licensed child care programs are required to have a written multi-hazard emergency preparedness response plan. CCR&R is here to support in developing a functional and compliant plan by offering coaching, training and resources for emergency preparedness response planning...

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Emergency Preparedness

All licensed child care programs are required to have a written multi-hazard emergency preparedness response plan. CCR&R is here to support in developing a functional and compliant plan by offering coaching, training and resources for emergency preparedness response planning...

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Early Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy is dedicated to provide resources and training for best early literacy practices...

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Early Language & Literacy

Language & Literacy is dedicated to provide resources and training for best early literacy practices...

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Inclusion

Inclusion Coaches statewide provide quality practices and accommodations for the early child care professional to ensure that all of the children in their classroom, including those children with disabilities, have access...

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Inclusion

Inclusion Coaches statewide provide quality practices and accommodations for the early child care professional to ensure that all of the children in their classroom, including those children with disabilities, have access...

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Health, Safety, & Supervision

Health, Safety, & Supervision Coaches are located throughout the state and promote health practices in early care and education, developmental monitoring and screening information...

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Health, Safety, & Supervision

Health, Safety, & Supervision Coaches are located throughout the state and promote health practices in early care and education, developmental monitoring and screening information...

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Small Business Support

Small Business Support Specialists address basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of childcare programs...

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Small Business Support

Small Business Support Specialists address basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of childcare programs...

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Tech Goes Home

TGH Technology Coaches provide digital skills training to early child care professionals in each Tennessee region through classes and one-on-one coaching with the aim to help close the gap in digital access for licensed child care providers...

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Tech Goes Home

TGH Technology Coaches provide digital skills training to early child care professionals in each Tennessee region through classes and one-on-one coaching with the aim to help close the gap in digital access for licensed child care providers...

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Quality Response & Improvement

Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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Quality Response & Improvement

Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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Get expert coaching on your specific challenge

You don’t have to go it alone. Our team of coaches is well versed in the most common challenges that come up in caring for children.

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Support in every region across Tennessee

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Which region am I in?

Welcome to TN CCR&R, TFCCN!

We are pleased to announce that as of October 1, 2023, Tennessee Family Child Care Network has joined the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network as Family & Group Child Care. This change is part of the Tennessee Department of Humans Services’ efforts to strategically align the work of its quality partners with the services they each provide.

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CCR&R training certificates will be issued to participants with verified registration and attendance for all online and in-person trainings.

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