Health and Safety Requirements
Provider Requirement Levels.
TECTA Administrator Credential A 30-hour specialized credential for directors.
- Steps to achieve: Enroll in the 30-hour administrator orientation offered by the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA).
Reimbursable Training Information through the State.
TECTA Assistance Covers tuition and textbooks for early childhood courses.
- Description: Covers tuition and textbooks for early childhood courses.
- How to apply: Contact your local TECTA site coordinator at a participating university/college.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Tennessee
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Agency: Department of Human Services (DHS) - Child Care Licensing.
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Contact: 615-313-4700 or the local field office.
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Website: TN DHS Child Care Licensing
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Steps: You must attend a "Pre-Licensure Orientation" (often a small business academy style training) and work with a pre-licensure program specialist.
Training we do not offer
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Keeping Kids Safe: Must be the specific state-authorized curriculum.
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TN-ELDS: Specific state standards training found on the TrainTN system.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
