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Morning Star Child Development Center

10614 Flickenger Lane, Knoxville, TN 379224.8· 155 reviews
licensed capacity
280
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
2017

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Approved by the state Department of Education

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About Morning Star Child Development Center

Morning Star Child Development Center is a child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is approved by the state department of education (since August 31, 2017), for up to 280 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, pre-k and summer camp.

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

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years of age
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
280 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

Ages6 weeks to 12 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachReggio Emilia
Daily lifeExtended care: Open on various public school holidays and on half days
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1990
Licensed capacity280 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Morning Star Child Development Center 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.
Knox 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 Morning Star Child Development Center

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
280 children
First licensed
2017
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 Morning Star Child Development Center

Is Morning Star Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Morning Star Child Development Center is approved by the state Department of Education and operating, first licensed August 31, 2017. This is how Tennessee authorizes this type of child care.

Does Morning Star Child Development Center 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 Morning Star Child Development Center care for?

280, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Morning Star Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Morning Star Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Morning Star Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 671-0244 to ask.

What is Morning Star Child Development Center's phone number?

(865) 671-0244.

Where is Morning Star Child Development Center?

10614 Flickenger Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Cove Drop-In Childcare, 0.4 miles away.

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