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The Children's Center of Knoxville

301 Frank Street, Knoxville, TN 379194.8· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
1994

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About The Children's Center of Knoxville

The Children's Center of Knoxville is a licensed child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1994, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through five years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon – Fri: 7 am – 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through five years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffAt least 50% of staff have an Associate's Degree or higher; all staff trained and certified in CPR and First Aid
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyKey fob only entry system, video monitored entrances/exits, upgraded safety doors, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (ProCare)
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center of Knoxville 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 The Children's Center of Knoxville

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
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1994
See the state's record

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.

Copied from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Children's Center of Knoxville

Is The Children's Center of Knoxville licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1994.

Does The Children's Center of Knoxville 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 Children's Center of Knoxville care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Children's Center of Knoxville accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Children's Center of Knoxville's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Center of Knoxville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 523-2672 to ask.

What is The Children's Center of Knoxville's phone number?

(865) 523-2672.

Where is The Children's Center of Knoxville?

301 Frank Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. The nearest other daycare we list is First Church Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).