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.

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Support in every region across Tennessee

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Join CCR&R Goes Blue This April!

April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month, and CCR&R is proud to launch CCR&R Goes Blue, a statewide initiative focused on raising awareness and supporting child care professionals and families across Tennessee. Throughout April, you’re invited to participate in simple, meaningful activities that highlight the vital role you play in protecting children and strengthening families. From wearing blue to engaging in classroom activities and sharing resources, every action makes a difference. Every interaction, every relationship, and every moment of care helps prevent child abuse and neglect. Join us in showing Tennessee that child safety starts with all of us.

Download the Digital Toolkit to access weekly activities, resources, and simple ways to participate with your team.

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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, child care professionals , 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, child care professionals , 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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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...

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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...

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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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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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Awareness & Prevention

Our Coaches teach how to prevent, recognize, and react to child abuse. Featuring Darkness to Light plus Mandated Reporter Training

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Awareness & Prevention

Our Coaches teach how to prevent, recognize, and react to child abuse. Featuring Darkness to Light plus Mandated Reporter Training

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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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Grow Early Language. Strengthen Every Interaction.

LENA Grow is a coaching-based professional learning experience designed to help child care professionals build meaningful interactions with children ages 0–5. Through partnership with a CCR&R LENA Certified Coach, you’ll gain practical tools to support early language development in everyday classroom routines.

Get started by registering for an Introduction to LENA session and begin your journey today.

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Agency Requested Training

Customized training opportunities designed to meet the specific needs of your child care program or organization. Work with CCR&R to address targeted topics and strengthen practices across your team. Complete the Contact Us form to get started.

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TNCCPT Training

State-approved professional development opportunities that help child care professionals meet required training hours for TDHS licensing. View your regional Training Calendar to register for a training today.

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One-on-One Coaching

Personalized support from CCR&R coaches designed to strengthen practices and guide programs toward quality improvement. Complete the Contact Us form to connect with a coach.

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Technical Assistance

Short-term support from CCR&R specialists to address specific questions, challenges, or improvement areas within your program or classroom. Complete the Contact Us form to request assistance.

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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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