Tennessee Child Care Online Training System (TCCOTS) is a free online learning management system developed and funded through a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and Tennessee State University, Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences, and ProSolutions Training.

TCCOTS offers free online training recognized by the TDHS for early childhood educators and supports high-quality child care services in Tennessee. TDHS is committed to promoting high-quality early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and developmentally rich.

TDHS recognizes the value of online trainings as practical alternatives to in-person trainings that support the busy schedules of our early childhood educators. TCCOTS trainings may be completed at any time—days, evenings, or weekends.

TCCOTS trainings are recognized by TDHS as TrainTN-approved.

Health and Safety Training Courses

The Child Care Development and Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2014 requires states to develop a system of professional development to improve the knowledge and skills of the child care workforce. Training and professional development in Tennessee is to be conducted on an ongoing basis. Continuous development allows for the incorporation of knowledge of the state’s early learning developmental guidelines, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) health and safety standards, and social/emotional behavior intervention models (which may include positive behavior intervention and support models).

Child Development Associate (CDA)® Training

TDHS contracts with Tennessee State University (TSU) to provide assistance to educators seeking to pursue an academic-based Child Development Associate (CDA) ® credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. Coursework for a non-academic CDA® credential from the Council for Professional Recognition may be obtained independent of TDHS from other TrainTN-approved training providers, including ProSolutions Training.

International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

ProSolutions Training, including TCCOTS training, is accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and each completed training module includes IACET CEUs at no extra charge.