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

Marion County, Tennessee is home to 16 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, TN 19 providers South Pittsburg, TN 2 providers Whitwell, TN 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Marion County

9 providers in Marion County:

Child Care Center Abc Children's Learning Center TN Capacity 55 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center Crossroads Kids TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center Little Sprouts TN Capacity 7 Child Care Center Sunny Patch Playschool TN Capacity 12 Child Care Center The Barn Yard Learning Center TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center The Cove Learning Center TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center The Nest Learning Center TN Capacity 26 Child Care Center Tiny Tigers Daycare TN Capacity 15

Preschools in Marion County

7 providers in Marion County:

Preschool Jasper Elementary Pre-K TN Capacity 40 Preschool Kimball Christian Academy PreK TN Capacity 21 Preschool Monteagle Elem Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool Richard Hardy Memorial Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool South Pittsburg Elem. Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool Sweet Pea Nursery TN Capacity 12 Preschool Whitwell Elementary Pre-K TN Capacity 40

Head Start Programs in Marion County

6 providers in Marion County: , South Pittsburg, Whitwell

Head Start Program Head Start Hemlock TN Capacity 49 Head Start Program Hemlock Head Start South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Capacity 30 Head Start Program KID'S BANK Early Head Start TN Capacity 50 Head Start Program KidsBank Early Head Start South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Whitwell Head Start TN Capacity 46 Head Start Program Whitwell Head Start Whitwell, TN 37397 Capacity 30

Choosing care in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County have?

According to current licensing data, Marion County, Tennessee has 16 licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.

Which cities in Marion County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , South Pittsburg, Whitwell 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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