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The Gardner School of Midtown

1811 State Street, Nashville, TN 372034.7· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
2011

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About The Gardner School of Midtown

The Gardner School of Midtown is a licensed child care center in Nashville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since November 28, 2011, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks old through 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 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
Hours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks old through 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentBeSmart Computers, Gymnastics, Spanish, Soccer, Music, and more
StaffHighly qualified lead preschool teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
Parent updatesParent app (parent communications app)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded Opened November 2011
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gardner School of Midtown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson 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.
Davidson 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 Gardner School of Midtown

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
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2011
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 Gardner School of Midtown

Is The Gardner School of Midtown licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 28, 2011.

Does The Gardner School of Midtown 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 Gardner School of Midtown care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Gardner School of Midtown accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Gardner School of Midtown's hours?

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

How much does The Gardner School of Midtown cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (615) 630-7700 to ask.

What is The Gardner School of Midtown's phone number?

(615) 630-7700.

Where is The Gardner School of Midtown?

1811 State Street, Nashville, TN 37203. The nearest other daycare we list is VUMC Child and Family Center Patterson, 0.1 miles away.

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