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Cherokee Head Start

203 West Old A. J. Highw, Jefferson City, TN 37760
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$110
year first licensed
1972
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About Cherokee Head Start

Cherokee Head Start is a licensed child care center in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since April 1, 1972, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cherokee Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $110 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.
Jefferson 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$107

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 Cherokee Head Start

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
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1972
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 Cherokee Head Start

Is Cherokee Head Start licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 1, 1972.

Does Cherokee Head Start 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 Cherokee Head Start care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Cherokee Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cherokee Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (423) 714-9379 to confirm.

How much does Cherokee Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (423) 714-9379 to ask.

What is Cherokee Head Start's phone number?

(423) 714-9379.

Where is Cherokee Head Start?

203 West Old A. J. Highw, Jefferson City, TN 37760.

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