We'll help you find a partner to help nurture your child's development. The information in this section will provide concrete steps you can take in locating the right caregiver. Our easy to follow guide is designed to help parents ask the right questions. You'll know what to look for when visiting a caregiver and how to find out and understand the credentials of a child care provider. To help you organize your research information, we'll help you develop a check list and show you how to take an active role in finding and selecting the caregiver that's right for you and your child. (This site requires Shockwave Flash Player and best viewed with Netscape 4.0).
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The Department of Human Services is here to work for you. Find out how this agency acts as a resource and referral source for parents seeking child care assistance. You'll find out how the agency helps license caregivers and where licensed providers are located. Other statistics are provided, including important information regarding the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) and how this alliance provides free orientation training, discounts toward certification courses and other assistance available to help improve the overall quality of child care for Tennessee families.