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Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

616 Congress Pkwy N, Athens, TN 373035.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131
year first licensed
2024

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About Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Athens, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since February 5, 2024, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McMinn County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
McMinn County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$91

Toddler

Center$110
Home daycare$98

Preschool

Center$110
Home daycare$98

School age

Center$50
Home daycare$100

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 Bright Beginnings Child Care 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
84 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2024
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 Bright Beginnings Child Care Center

Is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 5, 2024.

Does Bright Beginnings Child Care 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 Bright Beginnings Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Beginnings Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (423) 740-0327 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center's phone number?

(423) 740-0327.

Where is Bright Beginnings Child Care Center?

616 Congress Pkwy N, Athens, TN 37303. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Korner of Athens, 1.7 miles away.

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