TCC Solutions

What TCC Solutions does

TCC Solutions (legal entity: The Consultants Consortium LLC) is a privately-held government technology vendor headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused exclusively on supporting state and local early childhood education and care (ECEC) agencies across the United States. Founded in 1996 in response to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), the company began delivering child care licensing systems in 1999 and has since remained in a single, narrow vertical for more than two decades, employing nearly 200 team members. Its customer base is strictly B2G, segmenting across state ECEC agencies and local/county agencies that administer child care licensing, subsidy eligibility, Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), Pre-K, professional development registries, and federal reporting.

The company's core technology is the Ascend® platform — a modular, fully integrated data system designed to break down silos between eligibility, licensing, quality, and payment workflows — supported by eXpedite®, an offline-capable mobile inspection tool that pushes data back into Ascend once connectivity is restored. Both platforms are delivered with FedRAMP-compliant hosting on AWS and Microsoft Azure, and the company cites ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, SSO, encryption, MFA, and routine security audits. Product evolution has been staged: Ascend Core modules (Licensing, QRIS) in 2018; Pre-K in 2019; Grants Management in 2021; Salesforce SSO in 2022; and a 2024 release pairing Ascend licensing/subsidy with eXpedite plus a new Pay-by-Enrollment module tied to CCDF rule changes.

TCC's revenue model combines subscription/recurring licensing of Ascend and eXpedite, professional services (Data System Implementation, Maintenance and Operations, Program Administration), and managed hosting/security services sold on a quote basis to state and local government buyers via direct enterprise field sales. Distribution is single-channel and domestic (United States only), with channel support from industry conferences (NARA, BUILD QI Summit), thought-leadership content, and strategic alliances (NARA, Child Care Aware of America for DoD/Military fee assistance, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Salesforce). The company has completed at least one disclosed tuck-in acquisition (Vertex Solutions Group, April 2017) and remains founder/management-owned with no disclosed external private equity or venture funding.

Name

TCC Solutions

Legal name

The Consultants Consortium LLC

Website

https://tccsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TCC Solutions is a privately held, Indianapolis-based government technology vendor that provides the Ascend® integrated data platform, the eXpedite® mobile inspection tool, and related implementation, hosting, and program administration services exclusively to U.S. state and local early childhood education and care agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government ECEC Software Platforms

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Licensing Application & Renewal Management (EDACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subsidy & Funding Compliance (CCDF/child care assistance program requirements) (EDACAKAN), Training & Credential Compliance Tracking (PD registry alignment) (EDACAKAH)

Keywords

• ECEC data systems
• Child care licensing
• Subsidy management software
• Government technology services
• Mobile inspection solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Technology Platform Licensing: TCC Solutions generates revenue through licensing of its proprietary technology platforms, Ascend® and eXpedite®, to state and local ECEC agencies. These are purpose-built solutions for child care licensing, subsidy management, quality rating systems, and related administrative functions.
2. Professional Services: Comprehensive services including Data System Implementation, Data System Maintenance and Operations (M&O), Hosting and Security, and Program Administration. Services are tailored to meet unique client needs and designed to grow with clients as the ECEC landscape evolves.
3. FedRAMP Compliant Hosting: ECEC data systems contain highly sensitive PII data requiring compliance with federal and state security standards. TCC Solutions offers FedRAMP compliant hosting options including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other off-premises solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TCC Solutions designs, develops, and operates purpose-built technology platforms (Ascend® and eXpedite®) and professional services for state and local early childhood education and care (ECEC) agencies. Its solutions support child care licensing, subsidy eligibility and case management, professional development registries, Pre-K administration, Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), and offline-capable mobile inspection workflows. The company combines proprietary software with implementation, hosting, maintenance, and program administration services tailored to federal CCDF and state regulatory requirements.

Product overview

TCC Solutions offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on two core technology products: Ascend® and eXpedite®. Ascend® is a modular, fully integrated early childhood data system that serves as the central platform, supporting multiple functional modules including Subsidy Management, Licensing Management, Professional Development Registry, Pre-K Administration, and Quality (QRIS). eXpedite® is a complementary mobile inspection tool that integrates with Ascend® to digitize and streamline the child care licensing inspection process, capturing data both online and offline. Together, these products are augmented by a range of professional services including Data System Implementation, Data System Maintenance and Operations, Hosting and Security, and Program Administration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ascend® Integrated Data Platform A modular, fully integrated data system platform designed for state and local ECEC agencies. Unifies subsidy management, licensing management, professional development registry, Pre-K administration, and QRIS into a single platform with role-based dashboards, reporting, family and provider portals, and authenticated access.
• eXpedite® Mobile Inspection Solution An offline-capable mobile forms solution for child care licensing inspectors that digitizes checklists, captures data online and offline, and securely transmits inspection data to Ascend® once a wireless connection is available.
• Data System Implementation Services Implementation services combining technology deployment with governance structure and organizational change management to ensure proper configuration and successful project outcomes for ECEC agencies.
• Data System Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Services Ongoing M&O services including data processing, storage and retrieval management, continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, routine updates and patches, and future infrastructure growth planning.
• Hosting and Security Services FedRAMP-compliant hosting options including AWS and Microsoft Azure, with comprehensive security services to protect ECEC data systems from unauthorized access or corruption.
• Program Administration Services Comprehensive program administration including help desk and call center support, quality rating services, project management, grants management, payment management, and federal reporting for ECEC agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered Ascend licensing/subsidy and eXpedite mobile forms in 1 year (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnerships with the U.S. Military and DoD, CCAoA administers fee assistance programs for eligible families in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. TCC Solutions collaborates with CCAoA to support military families' access to child care, which aligns with the company's mission to serve families and children. The partnership addresses unique military challenges such as frequent relocations, lack of nearby family support, and the need for nontraditional care hours.
• National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC Solutions maintains an active partnership with NARA, including sponsorship of annual conferences and joint sessions on ECEC topics. Michelle Hight Thomas serves as Board President for NARA, an organization dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of vulnerable populations. This partnership positions TCC as a thought leader in the regulatory administration space.
• BUILD ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCC Solutions has been a partner with the BUILD conference for 9 years, serving as Executive Sponsor at the BUILD QI Summit 2024. This partnership supports quality improvement initiatives in early childhood education and care.
• First Children's FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelanie Brizzi, Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at TCC Solutions, serves as a board member of First Children's Finance, supporting the organization's mission to expand access to quality child care.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationTCC Solutions offers FedRAMP compliant hosting options including AWS, demonstrating a technology partnership for secure cloud infrastructure supporting ECEC data systems with sensitive PII data.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationTCC Solutions offers FedRAMP compliant hosting options including Microsoft Azure, providing flexible cloud infrastructure options for state agency clients with varying security and compliance requirements.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationImplemented single sign-on (SSO) integration between Ascend and Salesforce in 2022, enabling seamless authentication and data interoperability for clients using both platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies is a large public-sector software vendor with modules spanning courts, public safety, human services, and education. It serves the same state and local government buyers as TCC, including human services agencies, and could bundle ECEC-adjacent functionality into broader multi-module deals.
• MAXIMUS: MAXIMUS provides government services and technology for health and human services programs, including eligibility and case management. It competes in adjacent state agency procurement environments and could expand into ECEC-specific modules, putting pressure on TCC's specialized position.
• Granicus: Granicus provides government experience technology including communications, records, and licensing workflows for state and local agencies. It competes in similar procurement processes and serves the same regulatory administration buyer community as TCC's Ascend Licensing module.
• NIC Inc. NIC builds and manages government technology solutions for state and local agencies across health, education, and licensing domains. It serves the same buyer base as TCC and represents a broader incumbent that could potentially extend into ECEC licensing or subsidy administration.

Direct peers

• Brightwheel: Brightwheel is a leading child care management platform for preschools and daycares, offering attendance, billing, and communication tools. It is a comparable software peer in the ECEC operations market and represents a benchmark for the broader category in which TCC operates.
• Lillio (formerly HiMama): Lillio offers child care management software with daily reports, parent engagement, and licensing documentation features. It serves a similar end-user community (child care programs) and overlaps with TCC's eXpedite mobile inspection functionality, though it focuses on private providers rather than state regulators.
• Procare Solutions: Procare Solutions provides child care management software for centers and family providers, including attendance, billing, and parent communication. While more focused on private providers than state agencies, it is the most direct software peer in the broader ECEC operations category and competes for similar buyer mindshare.

Emerging players

• Teaching Strategies: Teaching Strategies provides early childhood curriculum, assessment, and family engagement tools, with a strong presence in QRIS-aligned programs. It overlaps with TCC's QRIS and professional development registry functionality from a curriculum-and-quality perspective rather than a regulatory-administration perspective.
• ChildCareCRM: ChildCareCRM offers CRM and lead management software for child care providers and referral agencies. It overlaps with TCC's family and provider portal and case management functionality, particularly for child care resource and referral agencies that interact with state subsidy systems.
• Sandbox Learning (ChildCare Education Institute): Sandbox Learning provides child care management and professional development tools, including training and LMS functionality that overlaps with TCC's Ascend Professional Development Registry module. Comparable for state agencies that prioritize integrated training and credential tracking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tccsoftwaresolution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tcc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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