We aim to give every TN child care professional what they need to thrive
Our mission
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
Upcoming Early Childhood Quality Trainings
Early Childhood Quality Coaches help child care professionals statewide build knowledge and skills, so they can better educate young children. Their broad base of knowledge is focused on the Preschool and Pre-K age groups across various topics, as well as our safety piece to include emergency preparedness. They inform families about what to look for in a child care program and how to identify quality, so families can make the best choices for their children.
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Upcoming Infant & Toddler Trainings
Our Infant Toddler Quality Coaches are committed to providing invaluable resources and tailored training for educators working with infants and toddlers. Discover how our dedicated support enhances the quality of care and education for the youngest learners in our care.
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Upcoming Family Engagement Trainings
Family Engagement Coaches work with child care educators to help them engage families in the early learning of their children.
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Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Trainings
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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Upcoming Inclusion Trainings
Inclusion assists educators in how to intentionally plan for universal access, participation, & supports for children with disabilities. We believe that what is essential for some, is beneficial to all.
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Upcoming Small Business Trainings
Small Business Support Specialists work with new and existing child care directors to strengthen their business operations. Discover how our specialists can support in topics like business finances, daily operations, staff recruitment and retention, marketing, leadership development, and administrative platforms.
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Upcoming Tech Goes Home Trainings
Integrating technology into child care practices can be difficult. Tech Goes Home can provide child care programs with digital skills training for early childhood directors and educators. This program is made possible by a partnership between TDHS, Signal Centers, and the Enterprise Center.
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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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