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Bearden Early Enrichment Center

4407 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 379193.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$260
year first licensed
1983

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About

About Bearden Early Enrichment Center

Bearden Early Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since February 1, 1983, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $260 to $300.

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedCameras for parentsSecure entryPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
104 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian principles - Bearden UMC Childcare), Play-based
SafetySecure PIN code entry system, Cameras / live video for parents (24/7 security cameras monitoring classrooms, gym, playground, parking lot), Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bearden Early Enrichment Center lists weekly tuition from $260 to $300. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Bumblebees - $300/week$300
Caterpillars - $285/week$285
Dragonflies - $260/week$260
Ladybugs - $270/week$270
annual registration fee$300
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Bearden Early Enrichment Center

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing 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
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1983
See the state's record

Inspections

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing 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 Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bearden Early Enrichment Center

Is Bearden Early Enrichment Center licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 1, 1983.

Does Bearden Early Enrichment Center have inspection violations?

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing 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 Bearden Early Enrichment Center care for?

104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Bearden Early Enrichment Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bearden Early Enrichment Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bearden Early Enrichment Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $260 to $300, as it lists it.

What is Bearden Early Enrichment Center's phone number?

(865) 588-1492.

Where is Bearden Early Enrichment Center?

4407 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Child Care Services - Bearden, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).