Mrs. Tammy's Learning and Play Center
Carthage, TN 37030 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smith County Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $110
- year first licensed
- 2009
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About
About Smith County Head Start
Smith County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Carthage, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2009, for up to 74 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smith County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Smith County has a median price of $110 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$131
Home daycare$91
Toddler
Center$110
Home daycare$98
Preschool
Center$110
Home daycare$98
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Smith County Head Start
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
- 74 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2009
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 Smith County Head Start
Is Smith County Head Start licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2009.
Does Smith County Head Start 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 Smith County Head Start care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Smith County Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Smith County Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smith County Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (615) 735-1868 to ask.
What is Smith County Head Start's phone number?
(615) 735-1868.
Where is Smith County Head Start?
201 Joy Alford Way, Carthage, TN 37030. The nearest other daycare we list is CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY Pre-K, 1.7 miles away.