Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dekalb County

Dekalb County, Tennessee is home to 9 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, TN 10 providers Smithville, TN 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Dekalb County

7 providers in Dekalb County:

Child Care Center Dekalb Christian Academy TN Capacity 13 Child Care Center Hosanna Farm Childcare TN Capacity 49 Child Care Center Kids Connection Early Learning Center TN Capacity 126 Child Care Center Northside Elem. LEAPS TN Capacity 100 Child Care Center Rainbow Playschool II LLC TN Capacity 61 Child Care Center Shirley's Daycare TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center Smithville Elem. LEAPS TN Capacity 100

Preschools in Dekalb County

2 providers in Dekalb County:

Preschool DEKALB WEST ELEMENTARY Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool Smithville Elementary Pre-K TN Capacity 100

Head Start Programs in Dekalb County

2 providers in Dekalb County: Smithville,

Head Start Program Smithville Head Start Smithville, TN 37166 Capacity 64 Head Start Program Smithville Head Start TN Capacity 64

Choosing care in Dekalb County

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Dekalb County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Dekalb County have?

According to current licensing data, Dekalb County, Tennessee has 9 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

Which cities in Dekalb County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Smithville have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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