Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in , TN

, Tennessee is served by 21 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Providers
Child Care Centers18View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs4View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in

18 licensed child care centerss are listed in . No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Elizabethton TN Capacity 78 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter TN Capacity 200 Child Care Center Central Elementary Carter Cares TN Capacity 95 Child Care Center Cloudland Elementary Carter Cares TN Capacity 80 Child Care Center East Side Elementary ESP TN Capacity 250 Child Care Center Eastside Day Care & Learning Center TN Capacity 57 Child Care Center Hampton Elementary Carter Cares TN Capacity 160 Child Care Center Happy Valley Elementary Carter Cares TN Capacity 200 Child Care Center Harold Mccormick - Esp TN Capacity 250 Child Care Center Hunter Elementary Carter Cares TN Capacity 160 Child Care Center Little Kids Country TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center Pleasant Beach Baptist Church, Inc. TN Capacity 120 Child Care Center Sonshine Children's Academy TN Capacity 86 Child Care Center T.A. Dugger Afterschool Program TN Capacity 120 Child Care Center Telamon TN - Carter County Early Childhood Center TN Capacity 32 Child Care Center Telamon TN - Johnson City Early Childhood Center TN Capacity 65 Child Care Center Wandell Early Learning Center TN Capacity 100 Child Care Center West Side Elementary ESP TN Capacity 250

Preschools in

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in . No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool First United Methodist Preschool TN Capacity 32 Preschool Hunter Elementary Pre-K TN Capacity 40 Preschool Valley Forge Elementary Pre-K TN Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in

4 federally funded head start programss are listed in . No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Central Elementary Head Start TN Capacity 20 Head Start Program Cloudland Elementary Head Start TN Capacity 18 Head Start Program HAMPTON ELEM HEAD START and Preschool TN Capacity 100 Head Start Program Happy Valley Elem. Head Start TN Capacity 80
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How to pick care in

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in , TN, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in Carter County

Elizabethton, TN 3 providers Hampton, TN 1 providers Roan Mountain, TN 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does , TN have?
Based on current licensing data, is home to 21 state-licensed providers: 18 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in to view ratings where available.
Is child care in licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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