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

West Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Knowing, Welcoming and Communicating with Families
July 8, 2024
Online
Reunifying Families After Disaster: An Emergency Preparedness Training
July 9, 2024
Online
Lesson Planning: Making Play Intentional (Child Development)
July 16, 2024
Online
Let's Strengthen Families with the Protective Factors (Family Engagement)
July 16, 2024
Jackson, TN
QRIS- Monitoring/ Observation Tool; Health & Safety (Observation & Documentation)
July 17, 2024
Online
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Shelby Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Creating an Inclusive Literacy Area
May 11, 2024
Murfreesboro, TN
Kindergarten, Here We Come! Helping the Whole Child Get Ready for Big School
June 22, 2024
Clarksville
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Featured Resource

Gain mentorship & support on owning your own child care agency

The Small Business Support Team provides child care facilities with fiscal and operational management resources and coaching. This support is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children.

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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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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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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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