What is the training and accreditation of the staff?

Our educators and staff are hired in compliance with the state requirements and qualifications as a base minimum. Typical staff certifications include an Associate Degree, BA, BS, or Masters in Early Childhood Education, a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, and CPR and first aid training.

How much does the daycare cost and how is it paid?

Tuition is determined on a full-time basis and differs by age. Parents of children in the Lambs and Turtles classes will pay a $266.00 per week rate. Parents of children in the Ducks, Bunnies, Tigers, Frogs, Zebras, Ark, Bears, and Lions classes will pay a $232.00 per week rate.

Families can pay by cash, check, credit card (Mastercard or Visa), TN Families First State Assistance, and automatic electronic funds transfer for your convenience.

Parents contract for a specific weekly schedule during enrollment; payment for this contracted schedule is required every week year-round whether your child attends. 10 free days are given September 1st — August 31st after enrolled for 3 months. Free days can be used for vacation, sick days, closed CDC Staff In-Service Day, and holidays; except CDC Closed days for Christmas break.

What supplies should parents provide for their child?

Infants: enough clean bottles for a day’s use, at least 6 diapers and wipes per day, and at least 2 changes of clothes per day (clothes labeled with first and last name). All bottles must be labeled - first and last name and dated.

Toddlers: six diapers, wipes, and at least 2 changes of clothes per day.

Older Toddlers: at least 2 changes of clothes - more if going through the toilet training program.

Preschoolers: at least one change of clothes, socks and shoes.

We request that you do not allow your child to bring toys from home into the center unless they are part of a show-and-tell activity.