Wallace Memorial After School
701 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN
Kids First
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $212
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About Kids First
Kids First is a licensed child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since December 23, 2024, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care 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.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Highly trained and nurturing staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids First 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).
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 Kids First
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
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2024
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 Kids First
Is Kids First licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 23, 2024.
Does Kids First 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 Kids First care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids First accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids First's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids First cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 688-9736 to ask.
What is Kids First's phone number?
(865) 688-9736.
Where is Kids First?
6700 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912. The nearest other daycare we list is Norwood Open School, 1.2 miles away.