7 Montessori Daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee
Find the best montessori daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee. Browse 7 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
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Montessori Daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee
Montessori daycares in Knoxville follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 7 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.
When choosing a montessori daycare in Knoxville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Montessori Daycares in Knoxville
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Mead Montessori School - South
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2647 Bafford Place, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 577-0760
Garden Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3225 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 688-6776
Nature'S Way Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4710 Murphy Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 689-8976
Mead Montessori School - West
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 544 Canton Hollow Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 777-0197
Montessori Internationale School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 10019 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 675-0545
Knoxville Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 4311 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 525-6042
Giving Tree Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 7728 Nubbins Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 691-2661
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Frequently asked questions
There are 7 montessori daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and mixed-age classrooms. Children choose their own activities from a range of options, learning at their own pace. Montessori classrooms use specialized materials designed to develop practical life skills, sensory awareness, language, math, and cultural understanding.
Most Montessori programs in Knoxville serve children from infancy (as young as 6 weeks) through age 6, with some extending to elementary and even middle school. The core Montessori age groups are infant/toddler (0–3 years), primary/preschool (3–6 years), and lower elementary (6–9 years).
Montessori school tuition in Knoxville typically ranges from $800 to $2,000+ per month for full-time enrollment, depending on the child's age and the program. Infant and toddler programs tend to cost more due to smaller group sizes. Some Montessori schools offer financial aid, sliding scale fees, or sibling discounts.
When selecting a montessori daycare in Knoxville, consider:
- Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
- Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
- Check licensing status with Tennessee's regulatory agency
- Review the curriculum and daily schedule
- Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
- Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities