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
Coloring Beyond the Lines - The Process of Art in Your Learning Environment
November 18, 2024
Online
Infant and Toddler Literacy
November 19, 2024
Chattanooga
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Leading Impactful Parent Meetings in Early Childhood Education
November 21, 2024
Online
The Power of Positive Interactions
November 21, 2024
Chattanooga
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Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Connecting Children with Nature - How to Sow and Grow the Concept in young minds
November 9, 2024
Nashville
Eureka! You CAN Have a Science Rich Early Childhood Classroom!
November 18, 2024
Brentwood
Infant and Toddler Literacy
November 19, 2024
Online
Social Emotional Learning in the Preschool Classroom
November 19, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
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South Central Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Communicating with Families for Effective Parent-Educator Conferences
November 15, 2024
Online
INTERMEDIATE: Strengthening Gross Motor Development through Big Body Play
November 19, 2024
Shelbyville
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Lesson Planning Using the TN ELDS
November 21, 2024
Lynchburg
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East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Mealtime Supervision
November 19, 2024
Knoxville
Building Connection Through Rituals
November 19, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Let's Get Regulated! Inclusive Supports and Strategies for the Early Childhood Classroom
November 20, 2024
Online
Connecting Literacy to STEM Instruction
November 21, 2024
Online
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Upper East Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Playground Supervision
November 20, 2024
Online
Behaviors that Challenge Us - Using Positive Guidance
November 26, 2024
Online
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Upper Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Strategies to Develop Routines & Transitions to Support All Children
November 18, 2024
Cookeville
Intro to Protective Factors
November 19, 2024
Online
The Educator's Role During Free Play
November 19, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Encouraging a Love of Literacy and Books
November 21, 2024
Cookeville
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Mid Cumberland Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Love of Literacy and Books - How to Use Your Favorite Books to Plan Lessons and Elevate Your Learning Centers
November 16, 2024
Goodlettsville
Meltdowns vs. Tantrums
November 19, 2024
Online
iAdmin
November 19, 2024
Clarksville
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Amazing Spaces - Designing Learning Spaces and Activities
November 23, 2024
Clarksville
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West Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Sounds Sounds All Around - Sound Awareness for Infants and Toddlers
November 18, 2024
Online
Mindfulness - Finding Your Why
November 19, 2024
Online
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment - Dramatic Play- It's More Than Just Dress-Up
November 19, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 2024
Online
Oral Language Development & Vocabulary
November 20, 2024
Online
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Shelby Region

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Upcoming Trainings

Training
Date
City
Are you Prepared? - Emergency Preparedness
November 16, 2024
Memphis
INTERMEDIATE - Lesson Planning 102 - Learning Through Play
November 16, 2024
Memphis
Learning through Play
November 16, 2024
Memphis
Literacy with IT
November 18, 2024
Online
Small Business Academy 2: Strengthening Fiscal Management for Child Care Programs
November 20, 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.

Explore all resources for Tennessee child care givers

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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