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First Steps Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $212
- year first licensed
- 1966
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About
About First Steps Child Development Center
First Steps Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1966, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
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-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks-5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Potty training: Potty training occurs only when children are developmentally ready and parents are doing it at home |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (3 star rating from the Tennessee Department of Human Services) |
| More | Founded 1964 |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anderson County has a median price of $212 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Child Development 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
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1966
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.
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Child Development Center
Is First Steps Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1966.
Does First Steps Child Development 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 First Steps Child Development Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Steps Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 483-6291 to ask.
What is First Steps Child Development Center's phone number?
(865) 483-6291.
Where is First Steps Child Development Center?
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Mary's Preschool, 0.3 miles away.