285 Headstart Programs in Tennessee
Browse 285 headstart programs across Tennessee. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in Tennessee
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Tennessee can make the decision-making process smoother.
Tennessee has about 3,658 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Tennessee. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in Tennessee
There are 3,658 daycares in Tennessee: 285 headstart facilities, 1,586 before/after school centers, 566 religious facility daycares, and 1,221 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,221 |
| Headstart Programs | 285 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 566 |
| Before or After School | 1,586 |
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All Headstart Programs in Tennessee
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Head Start Blythe
Headstart Programs
4
- Address
- 1075 Blythe Ave Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 473-9890
Smithville Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
- Address
- 118 Kimberly Lane, Smithville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 597-5168
Telamon-Summer City Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
- Address
- 311 Summer City Road, Pikeville, TN
- Phone
- (423) 382-0047
Murfreesboro Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8
- Address
- 219 S. Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN
- Phone
- (615) 896-5870
Woodbury Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
This facility appears to be a nursing home rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the compassionate, family-like care provided to elderly residents. Staff members are described as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated to individual resident needs.
Compassionate and caring stafffamily-like treatment of residentsattentive to individual needs
- Address
- 630 W. Lehman Street, Woodbury, TN
- Phone
- (615) 563-5852
Porter Leath Delano Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
- Address
- 1727 Oberle, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 922-0836 EXT 2401
Cmccaa Head Start Caldwell Lane
Headstart Programs
3.7
- Address
- 226 Caldwell Ln, Clarksville, TN
- Phone
- (931) 648-5785
Tennessee State University Tn Cares
Headstart Programs
3.7
- Address
- 421 E. 2nd Street, Trenton, TN
- Phone
- (731) 855-1899
Porter-Leath Frayser H/S & Early H/S Ctr
Headstart Programs
3.7
- Address
- 3274 Rangeline Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 358-6555
Children First Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.6
- Address
- 837 Pardee St., Johnson City, TN
- Phone
- (423) 926-7716
Unicoi County/Erwin Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.5
- Address
- 435 North Main Ave., Erwin, TN
- Phone
- (423) 743-0917
Harrisburg Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.5
- Address
- 1814 Old Harrisburg Road, Sevierville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 429-5602
Frederick Douglass Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
- Address
- 621 Howerton Street, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 862-8860
North Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
- Address
- 1624 5th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 862-8722
Claxton -West Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
- Address
- 2400 Piedmont Street, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 971-5845
Livingston Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 480 Cross Ave, Livingston, TN
- Phone
- (931) 823-1757
Algood/Cookeville Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 180 West Church St, Algood, TN
- Phone
- (931) 537-9057
Parsons Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 140 Texas Ave., Parsons, TN
- Phone
- (731) 847-4234
Tipton County Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 410 Alston Avenue, Covington, TN
- Phone
- (901) 476-7488
Corryton Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 8793 Corryton Road, Corryton, TN
- Phone
- (865) 992-9101
Harris Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 610 Elm Street, Shelbyville, TN
- Phone
- (931) 773-0033
Head Start Athens
Headstart Programs
3
- Address
- 625 Green St, Athens, TN
- Phone
- (423) 745-8274
Perry County Head Start
Headstart Programs
2
- Address
- 2469 Squirrel Hollow Rd, Linden, TN
- Phone
- (931) 589-6368
Newport Head Start
Headstart Programs
2
- Address
- 175 Highway 25e, Newport, TN
- Phone
- (423) 623-1846
H/R Head Start @ Dickson Complex
Headstart Programs
2
- Address
- 119 W Broad St, Dickson, TN
- Phone
- (615) 446-2576
Springdale Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 1915 Highway 25e South, Tazewell, TN
- Phone
- (423) 626-9270
Lincoln County Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 111 Shelbyville Highway, Fayetteville, TN
- Phone
- (931) 297-5095
Weakley County Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
- Address
- 231 South Wilson Street, Dresden, TN
- Phone
- (731) 364-3913
Boones Creek Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 348 Christian Church Rd, Gray, TN
- Phone
- (423) 282-3089
South Side Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 1011 Southwest Avenue, Johnson City, TN
- Phone
- (423) 434-5290
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Frequently asked questions
There are 285 headstart programs daycares across Tennessee. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Tennessee are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Tennessee, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (Tennessee sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Tennessee vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.