Best Beginnings
2029 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN
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Ridgedale Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $232
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About Ridgedale Child Development Center
Ridgedale Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since January 1, 2026, for up to 125 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $232 to $266.
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-KFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 5 years old
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Ridgedale Baptist Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Chapel, Spanish, Soccer Shots, Angela's Angels and Athletes |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet training scheduled into the daily schedule |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ridgedale Child Development Center lists weekly tuition from $232 to $266. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hamilton County has a median price of $212 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| $232.00 per week (tuition rates are calculated on a full-time schedule) | $232 |
| $266.00 per week (tuition rates are calculated on a full-time schedule) | $266 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Ridgedale 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
- 125 children
- First licensed
- 2026
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 Ridgedale Child Development Center
Is Ridgedale Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 2026.
Does Ridgedale 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 Ridgedale Child Development Center care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ridgedale Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ridgedale Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ridgedale Child Development Center cost?
Weekly tuition from $232 to $266, as it lists it.
What is Ridgedale Child Development Center's phone number?
(423) 499-6292.
Where is Ridgedale Child Development Center?
1831 Hickory Vly Rd Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The nearest other daycare we list is Best Beginnings, 0.3 miles away.