TECTA Administrator Credential A 30-hour specialized credential for directors.
TECTA Assistance Covers tuition and textbooks for early childhood courses.
Agency: Department of Human Services (DHS) - Child Care Licensing.
Contact: 615-313-4700 or the local field office.
Website: TN DHS Child Care Licensing
Steps: You must attend a "Pre-Licensure Orientation" (often a small business academy style training) and work with a pre-licensure program specialist.
Keeping Kids Safe: Must be the specific state-authorized curriculum.
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.