Hixson First Baptist CDC
5800 Grubb Road, Hixson, TN
The Apple Seed
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $320
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About The Apple Seed
The Apple Seed is a licensed child care center in Hixson, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since May 25, 2026, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $320 to $900.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2.5 to 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Teachers trained in early childhood development and Montessori-informed practices |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2026 (opening August 3, 2026) |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Apple Seed lists monthly tuition from $320 to $900. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hamilton County has a median price of $146 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended Day add-on (before and after the school day) | $320 |
| School Day 8:00-3:00, all ages, $900/month | $900 |
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 The Apple Seed
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
- 49 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age 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 The Apple Seed
Is The Apple Seed licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 25, 2026.
Does The Apple Seed 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 The Apple Seed care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Apple Seed accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Apple Seed's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Apple Seed cost?
Monthly tuition from $320 to $900, as it lists it.
What is The Apple Seed's phone number?
(423) 414-4032.
Where is The Apple Seed?
5231 Wilbanks Dr, Hixson, TN 37343. The nearest other daycare we list is Hixson United Methodist Child Developmen, 0.2 miles away.