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.
Training & Event Opportunities from CCR&R
Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) offers a variety of statewide events and daily training opportunities to support child care professionals at every level. Major events like the Early Language & Literacy Summits, Health & Safety Summits, New Educator Academies, and the Including All Children Conference provide deep dives into key topics and bring professionals together from across the state. Outside of these large events, CCR&R hosts trainings every day—both in-person and virtual—on topics such as child development, trauma-informed care, business practices, curriculum planning, and more. Most trainings are free and count toward your annual professional development hours. To explore upcoming opportunities, visit our training tab in the top right corner of our site or contact your local CCR&R coach.
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Upcoming Conferences
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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...
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...
Infant & Toddler
Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers...
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...
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...
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...
Early Language & Literacy
Language & Literacy is dedicated to provide resources and training for best early literacy practices...
Developmental Support
Developmental Support 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...
Developmental Support
Developmental Support 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...
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...
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...
Small Business Support
Small Business Support Specialists address basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of childcare programs...
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...
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...
Quality Response & Improvement
Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.
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.
Support in every region across Tennessee
Attend training or connect with coaches in your immediate area.
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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Find training in your region
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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