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Preschools in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 86 listed preschools

Little Dreamers Play Group

I am a "mother" to my grandchildren and that transition was extremely hard. In 2011 Catlin began Nannying for us and even though we no...

- Zane C.

Garden Path School for Young Learners

I have had both of my children attend Garden Path School, each beginning at around 2 years old. One currently attends, and the other has...

- Care member

Little Playschool Pre-K

Absolutely love that my child is here, they’re so creative with our children! And I don’t have to worry. That’s the best feeling.

- Care member

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Reliable Child Care Academy

6140 Western Ave KNOXVILLE, TN

State license verified

starting at
$335/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
For 40 years, we've been more than a daycare, we've been a trusted foundation for growing families. Rooted in community and refined by decades of experience, we provide intentional early childhood development focused on emotional growth, early literacy, social confidence, safe and nurturing care. While others come and go, we...
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Little Dreamers Play Group

511 Buckeye Dr Apt 301 Knoxville, TN

5.0(2)
Before reaching out, please understand and read. This is an in my home daycare setting. I live in an apartment complex across from a great playground! I have to care for my kids from home, so I'd love to care for yours too! Hi my name is Cassandra! I am a mother of three who home schools and has been babysitting since fourteen...

Zane C. says "I am a "mother" to my grandchildren and that transition was extremely hard. In 2011 Catlin began Nannying for us and even though we no longer needed a nanny...

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Home Sweet Home

5701 Briercliff Rd Knoxville, TN

Hi! My name is Elise! I am a mom, a wife, and a former teacher. I have stepped out of teaching to stay home with my kids. I have over ten years of experience teaching and caring for babies, toddlers, and school aged children. Our day consists of playing, learning, and having fun. I incorporate a few hours of preschool and...
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Garden Path School for Young Learners

4014 SHERRY DR KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
Garden Path School for Young Learners is an enriched, full-day, year-round early childhood program in a safe, nurturing home setting in Fountain City. We have a small group of 12 children, ages 2-6, with two full-time teachers; owner and teacher Angela Mayfield, M.Ed. has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education...

Care Member says "I have had both of my children attend Garden Path School, each beginning at around 2 years old. One currently attends, and the other has "graduated" to...

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Little Playschool Pre-K

6908 HOSPITALITY CIR KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
KNOXVILLE'S ONLY PRESCHOOL WHERE... - Children cook organic, farm-fresh, minimally processed meals in child-sized kitchens - Holistic Health Curriculum with daily gardening, nutrition, cooking, mindfulness, fitness - Indoor and outdoor classrooms -Indoor exercise areas - Mother Goose Time Curriculum with S.T.E.A.M...

Care Member says "Absolutely love that my child is here, they’re so creative with our children! And I don’t have to worry. That’s the best feeling."

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7455 - La Petite Academy on Station West Drive

11308 STATION WEST DR KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7454 - La Petite Academy on Harrell Road

6915 HARRELL RD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7451 - La Petite Academy on Dutchtown Road

9150 DUTCHTOWN RD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7452 - La Petite Academy of Knoxville

712 E EMORY RD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7453 - La Petite Academy on George Williams Drive

9001 GEORGE WILLIAMS RD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Kidz Academy

477 N PARK 40 BLVD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Child care
+ 2 more
We are an exceptional early education center located in West Knoxville near Cedar Bluff Elementary. Our facility offers bright classrooms and a private fenced play area. Your child will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We also have another...

Care Member says "A great experience with all staff and management towards my baby and other children. "

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AJCC Milton Collins Day Camp

6800 Deane Hill Dr Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
Preschool
AJCC Milton Collins Day Camp offers early child care services for preschoolers and camp programs for kindergarten and school-age children. The facility is open to children between the ages of two and 18 years old. AJCC Milton Collins Day Camp also provides swimming and soccer camps for children five years of age and up.

Mari K. says "Excellent preschool! My child has been attending since 2. Low teacher to student ratio, great teachers, huge gym to play in, big playground with real soil...

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Hailey's After School Care

4000 Pleasant Ridge Road Apt. I1 Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Hello my name is Hailey Hamilton! I have been watching children of all ages since I was a young girl! I have volunteered or worked for church based organizations on and off for about 4 years now, as well as, in home after school child care. I would be offering after school child care for kids ages kindergarten through middle...

Osana S says "Hailey has done child care for me, she watched my two little girls ages 6 and 8 and they loved her. I was very comfortable with her picking them up at...

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Wellspring Early Learning Center

531 VANOSDALE RD KNOXVILLE, TN

State license verified

starting at
$1105/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Wellspring is a brand new facility in the heart of west knoxville. Our play based approach and nurturing environment help children grow and flourish. We love children! Please get in touch with us, we would love to hear about your situation and how you may be apart of the Wellspring family!
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Middlebrook Playschool

1526 Robinson Rd. Knoxville, TN

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 3 more
We have been in business for 50 years and our current owner Becky Hayward has owned Middlebrook Playschool (MPS) for 29 years. Our goal at MPS is to provide a home away from home for your child. We are honored to serve several generations of the same families and have several of our children come back as adults to join us on...
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Primrose School of Farragut

120 Coach Road Knoxville, TN

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
At Primrose, we see children as active learners who are trying to make sense of the world around them. A seed, an ant, or a block - everything can be a source of inspiration and education. Our Balanced Learning curriculum encourages this natural tendency to explore. Each classroom buzzes with activities that stimulate,...
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La Petite Academy

9150 Dutchtown Road Knoxville, TN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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La Petite Academy of Knoxville, TN

712 E Emory Rd Knoxville, TN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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La Petite Academy of Knoxville

9001 George Williams Drive Knoxville, TN

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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La Petite Academy of Knoxville, TN

11308 Station W Dr Knoxville, TN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Knoxville, TN. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Knoxville, TN for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Knoxville, TN, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Knoxville, TN.

When looking for a preschool near you in Knoxville, TN on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Knoxville, TN who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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