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Lamplighter Montessori School

8563 Fay Road, Cordova, TN 38018
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$150
year first licensed
2004

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Approved by the state Department of Education

About

About Lamplighter Montessori School

Lamplighter Montessori School is a child care center in Cordova, Tennessee. It is approved by the state department of education (since February 1, 2004), for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $150 to $300.

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Age 18 months to 14 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 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

AgesAge 18 months to 14 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited, Other accreditation (American Montessori Society (AMS); Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS))
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lamplighter Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $150 to $300. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $212 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extended Care Afternoons Only (3:45-6:00)$200
Extended Care Monthly Rate - $300.00$300
Extended Care Mornings Only (7:00-8:15am)$150
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Year Old (2026-2027)$16,100
Toddler 5 Full Days (2026-2027)$14,700
Toddler 5 Half Days (2026-2027)$11,100
New Student Application Fee$100
Extended Care Hourly Rate - $15.00$15 an hour
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Shelby 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 Lamplighter Montessori School

The Tennessee Department of Education 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
Approved by the state Department of Education and operating
License type
Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
2004
See the state's record

Inspections

The Tennessee Department of Education 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 the Tennessee Department of Education on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lamplighter Montessori School

Is Lamplighter Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Lamplighter Montessori School is approved by the state Department of Education and operating, first licensed February 1, 2004. This is how Tennessee authorizes this type of child care.

Does Lamplighter Montessori School have inspection violations?

The Tennessee Department of Education 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 Lamplighter Montessori School care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Lamplighter Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lamplighter Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does Lamplighter Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $150 to $300, as it lists it.

What is Lamplighter Montessori School's phone number?

(901) 751-2000.

Where is Lamplighter Montessori School?

8563 Fay Road, Cordova, TN 38018. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Vines Child Care, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Tennessee Department of Education (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).