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CDA & Accreditation

CCR&R’s CDAA team works with child care professionals across Tennessee to support Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing and program accreditation efforts. Through individualized coaching, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities, CDAA coaches help strengthen professional growth and support high-quality early learning environments across early childhood settings.

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Early Language & Literacy Specialization

The Early Language & Literacy (ELL) Specialization helps child care professionals strengthen communication, literacy, and social-emotional development through individualized coaching and evidence-based practices. Throughout the program year, participants engage in three core components—LENA Grow, Learning Language & Loving It™, and DECA—to build practical skills that support children's growth and create language-rich learning environments.

Applications for the next cohort open July 13, 2026.

LENA Grow

LENA Grow helps child care professionals strengthen responsive interactions and increase meaningful conversations with children.

Through coaching, reflection, and practical strategies, participants create language-rich environments that support communication and early brain development.

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DECA

DECA helps child care professionals strengthen children's social and emotional development through observation, reflection, and intentional support. Participants learn strategies that build resilience, positive relationships, and protective factors that support lifelong success.

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Learning Language & Loving It™

Learning Language & Loving It™ helps child care professionals build children's language skills through everyday interactions and routines.

Participants learn practical strategies to encourage conversation, expand vocabulary, and create meaningful opportunities for communication throughout the day.

CDA & Accreditation Coaches

CCR&R’s CDAA team works with child care professionals across Tennessee to support Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing and program accreditation efforts. Through individualized coaching, technical assistance, professional development opportunities, and ongoing guidance, CDAA coaches help strengthen professional growth and support high-quality early learning environments across early childhood settings statewide.

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Free TN CCR&R Resources

The Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network has designed free, downloadable resources to support learning and development in a variety of ways. From lesson plans to parenting tips to program management tools, there's something here for everyone. Feel free to explore and make the most of these valuable resources!

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Family & Group Child Care

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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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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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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 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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Quality Response and Improvement Coaches work hand–in–hand with child care professionals in agencies to elevate teacher-child interactions.

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

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CDA & Accreditation

Our CDAA Coaches support child care professionals through CDA credentialing and program accreditation by providing individualized coaching, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities.

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CDA & Accreditation

Our CDAA Coaches support child care professionals through CDA credentialing and program accreditation by providing individualized coaching, technical assistance, and professional development opportunities.

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