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UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st

2016 Lake Avenue, Knoxville, TN 379963.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$950
year first licensed
2011

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About UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st

UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st is a child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is approved by the state department of education (since July 29, 2011), for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,135.

The Tennessee Department of Education publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Six weeks through kindergarten
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSix weeks through kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
StaffHighly trained program staff
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% discount for the oldest child's tuition if siblings are enrolled at the same time
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,135. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants monthly tuition$1,135
Kindergarten monthly tuition$990
Preschool monthly tuition$950
Toddlers monthly tuition$1,015
$40 waiting pool application payment$40
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st

The Tennessee Department of Education 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
Approved by the state Department of Education and operating
License type
Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education
Capacity
48 children
First licensed
2011
See the state's record

Inspections

The Tennessee Department of Education 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 the Tennessee Department of Education on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st

Is UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st licensed?

Yes. UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st is approved by the state Department of Education and operating, first licensed July 29, 2011. This is how Tennessee authorizes this type of child care.

Does UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st have inspection violations?

The Tennessee Department of Education 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 UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st accept child care subsidies?

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

What are UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st's hours?

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

How much does UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st cost?

Monthly tuition from $950 to $1,135, as it lists it.

What is UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st's phone number?

(865) 974-0843.

Where is UT Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st?

2016 Lake Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996. The nearest other daycare we list is Ut Early Learning - Lake Avenue, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Tennessee Department of Education (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).