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, educators, 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
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
Family Centered Practices - Supporting Milestones through Family Activities
October 3, 2024
Chattanooga, TN
Onboarding for New Hires - Directors' One-Stop-Shop (Administration)
October 7, 2024
Online
CPR Online Training (Non-Certification)
October 15, 2024
Online
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Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
From Milestones to Mastery, Inclusive Approaches in Early Childhood Development (Child Development)
September 30, 2024
ONLINE
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Health and Safety (STATEWIDE / Observation & Documentation)
October 8, 2024
ONLINE
The Power of Connection - Fostering Meaningful Relationships and Building Relationships with Families (Family Engagement)
October 10, 2024
ONLINE
A Great Place to Work - A Playlist for Leading Your Staff (Administration)
October 16, 2024
Nashville
Infant and Toddler Literacy (Meaningful Curriculum)
October 17, 2024
ONLINE
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South Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
Loose Parts in Outdoor Play (Child Development)
October 8, 2024
Pulaski, TN
CPR Online Training (Non-Certification)
October 15, 2024
Online
ART is Magical - Creating a Supportive Learning Environment in the Art Area (Learning Environment)
October 14, 2024
Online
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Teacher Child Interactions (STATEWIDE / Observation & Documentation)
October 15, 2024
Online
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East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
Connections and Classroom Rituals (Child Development)–IN PERSON–INTERMEDIATE
October 1, 2024
Knoxville
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Building Relationships with Families (Family Engagement)
October 3, 2024
Online
Positive Rituals for Every Day Routines (Child Development)
October 3, 2024
Online
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Upper East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (Meaningful Curriculum)
October 3, 2024
Unicoi
East & Upper East Regions–Mini Conference
October 5, 2024
Morristown
Safe Sleep/Tummy Time/Lesson Planning (Health & Safety)
October 7, 2024
Kingsport
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Upper Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
ONLINE
Supervision, Supervision, and More Supervision (Health & Safety)
October 3, 2024
ONLINE
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Health and Safety (STATEWIDE / Observation & Documentation)
October 8, 2024
ONLINE
Knowing, Welcoming, and Communicating with Families (Family Engagement)
October 10, 2024
ONLINE
Elevate Your Teaching - Strategic Lesson Planning Using the TNELDS (Child Development)
October 17, 2024
Cookeville
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Mid Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Supporting School-agers Through Creative Art Spaces and Activities (Meaningful Curriculum)
October 2, 2024
Online
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Health and Safety
October 8, 2024
Online
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West Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
West Region–Safety In Action Summit
September 28, 2024
Dyersburg, TN
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Autism 101 (Meaningful Curriculum)
October 1, 2024
Wedinar
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Building a Family Network with the QRIS Tool
November 7, 2024
Webinar
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Shelby Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 1: Budgets, Projections and Planning
October 1, 2024
Online
New Director Academy 1: Understanding Daily Financials in Action
October 1, 2024
Webinar
Partnering with Families to Promote Literacy (Family Engagement)
October 1, 2024
Online
Types of Additional Support for Children with Disabilities- Visuals- Beyond a Picture Schedule (Child Development)
October 3, 2024
Online
QRIS Monitoring Observation Tool - Health and Safety
October 8, 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 educators 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 educator 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 educator 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 childhood educators 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 childhood educators 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 educators in child care agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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Quality Response & Improvement

Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with educators in child care 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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