• 2025 Rooted to Grow Awards Nomination Questionnaire

    Thank you for taking the time to nominate a facility for the Rooted to Grow Awards. This award honors early childhood facilities that excel in fostering interventions and a supportive environment for all children, regardless of their abilities or needs. Specifically, this award focuses on how the facility supports learners with disabilities through tailored interventions, high quality practices, and resources that ensure every child can thrive. Please note that this is a voluntary nomination, and if the facility wishes to pursue the award further, the nominee will be asked to complete an application through a follow-up response. Please complete the following questions to help us understand why this facility deserves recognition. 
  • Facility Information

  • The agency you are nominating must be a DHS Licensed Center. If you are not sure if they are a DHS Licensed Center, follow the steps below to see if they are eligible.

    • Click on the link below and enter the name of the center under the "Provider" tab.

            TN Childcare Provider Map

    • Click on "Locate Provider"
    • Check "Regulator Agency" status
      • DHS Child Care: Eligible for Rooted to Grow Awards
  • Nominator Information

  • Nomination Details

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