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Western Heights Head Start

1101 W Oldham Ave, Knoxville, TN 379215.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
256
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
2023
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About Western Heights Head Start

Western Heights Head Start is a licensed child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since January 18, 2023, for up to 256 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes its programs: early head start and head start. 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.

InfantsMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
256 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsEarly Head Start and head start
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided
Licensed capacity256 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Western Heights Head Start 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 Western Heights 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
256 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
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 Western Heights Head Start

Is Western Heights Head Start licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 18, 2023.

Does Western Heights 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 Western Heights Head Start care for?

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

Does Western Heights Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Western Heights Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (865) 801-9150 to confirm.

How much does Western Heights Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 801-9150 to ask.

What is Western Heights Head Start's phone number?

(865) 801-9150.

Where is Western Heights Head Start?

1101 W Oldham Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. The nearest other daycare we list is Western Heights - Boys & Girls Clubs of, 0.2 miles away.

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