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

Smith County, Tennessee is home to 8 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 9 providers Carthage, TN 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Smith County

4 providers in Smith County:

Child Care Center Fun Factory Child Care TN Capacity 15 Child Care Center KidSpace TN Capacity 83 Child Care Center Little Sunshine's Academy, LLC TN Capacity 130 Child Care Center Mrs. Tammy's Learning and Play Center TN Capacity 15

Preschools in Smith County

4 providers in Smith County:

Preschool CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY Pre-K TN Capacity 60 Preschool Defeated Elem. Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool FORKS RIVER ELEMENTARY Pre-K TN Capacity 20 Preschool NEW MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY Pre-K TN Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Smith County

2 providers in Smith County: Carthage,

Head Start Program Smith County Head Start Carthage, TN 37030 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Smith County Head Start TN Capacity 74

Choosing care in Smith County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Smith 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 Smith County have?

According to current licensing data, Smith County, Tennessee has 8 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

Which cities in Smith County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Carthage 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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