Approved
Tennessee & Lillio Academy
Can I use Lillio Academy for PD hours in Tennessee?
Yes! Lillio Academy courses are individually approved by the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services and TrainTN.
Please Note: All Webinars and Lillio Basic Courses must NOT be submitted to your registry. They do not meet specific learning requirements for the state and will not be accepted if submitted.
Sign up for Lillio Academy to complete your professional development hours at your convenience! You can work at your own pace from wherever you want. Once you complete a course, you can download your certificate! Your attendance will be directly submitted to the TrainTN Registry.
Tennessee Child Care Training Requirements:
In accordance with Rule 1240-04-01-.06, primary educators are required to complete 18 hours of professional development annually. Educators are required to complete 12 hours of professional development annually. Directors are required to complete 24 hours of professional development annually. Assistant directors are required to complete 18 hours of professional development annually.
Minimum training is required for the following areas:
Health and safety (min 6 hours)
Pre-literacy and literacy skills (min 3 hours)
Administration, management, and supervisory training (min 4 hours - assistant directors only)
Every 5 years, educators must complete adverse childhood experiences. (Length not specified)
Of the total annual hours required, 4 hours may be earned by conducting training. Hours earned during the pre-licensure and provisional licensure period may count towards these total hours.
Click here to learn more about Lillio Academy's courses covering required training topics!
Courses not approved by TrainTN
Currently, TrainTN does not recognize these courses within the state.
HA102: Let’s Get Moving! Motor Development
HA104: The Five Senses: Perceptual Development
HA115: Building Health Attachments with Children
HA123: Infant Care: Sleeping
HA124: Infant Care: Feeding
HA127: Optimal Environments for Infant Development
HA128: Arts in Education: Marking Art Meaningful
HA147: Nutrition
The courses listed below are currently pending approval by TrainTN. Please check back for updates as we will update this list when approvals come through.
None at this time.
Opening a facility or beginning work in the childcare field:
If you are interested in opening a child care program or working in the child care field, please contact your state licensing agency for your state's specific requirements, rules, and regulations. The Tennessee's licensing website can be found here.
Last Updated: July 2024
Though Lillio attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, educators are individually responsible for understanding the submission and approval process of all professional development and licensing work in their state.
