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Amherst Elementary Pre-K

5101 Schaad Road, Knoxville, TN 37931
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
2016
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About Amherst Elementary Pre-K

Amherst Elementary Pre-K is a child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is approved by the state department of education (since December 14, 2016), for up to 40 children.

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

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Licensed capacity
40 children

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Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Amherst Elementary Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Knox County has a median price of $212 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Knox County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$212
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$146
Home daycare$128

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$105

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Amherst Elementary Pre-K

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Approved by the state Department of Education and operating
License type
Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education
Capacity
40 children
First licensed
2016
See the state's record

Inspections

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from the Tennessee Department of Education on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Amherst Elementary Pre-K

Is Amherst Elementary Pre-K licensed?

Yes. Amherst Elementary Pre-K is approved by the state Department of Education and operating, first licensed December 14, 2016. This is how Tennessee authorizes this type of child care.

Does Amherst Elementary Pre-K have inspection violations?

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Amherst Elementary Pre-K care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Amherst Elementary Pre-K accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Amherst Elementary Pre-K's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (865) 560-7001 to confirm.

How much does Amherst Elementary Pre-K cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 560-7001 to ask.

What is Amherst Elementary Pre-K's phone number?

(865) 560-7001.

Where is Amherst Elementary Pre-K?

5101 Schaad Road, Knoxville, TN 37931. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Place, Inc. Amherst, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Tennessee Department of Education (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).