Childcare Resources:
Fannie Battle Day Home for Children
108 Chapel Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
(615)228-6745
Description: Childcare provided for children ages 6-weeks to 12 years old, M-F 6:30am-5:30pm. An educational curriculum is used in the Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten classes, and additional enrichment activities and outings are provided. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served daily.
Intake Process: Call or walk in for information or download application at www.fanniebattle.org.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Eligibility: Ages 6-weeks to 12 Years
Fee: Sliding Scale
Division of intellectual Disability Services-Early Intervention
275 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(800)852-7175
Description: Early Intervention services are provided for infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age. This program provides an array of services in a variety of settings, such as center-based programs, the home, childcare settings and early head start programs. There are currently 36 Early Intervention programs throughout Tennessee. DMRS works with the Tennessee Early Intervention System to make sure the program meets the needs of the children and families enrolled.
Intake Process: To find out if a child is eligible for the Early Intervention program, call 800-852-7157.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility: Infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age.
Fees: none
Bethlehem Centers of Nashville-Bethlehem FRC-Childcare
1417 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
(615)329-3386 ext. 225
Description: Comprehensive childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Intake Process: Call Rachel Parker at 615-329-3386 ext. 225 for more information
Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fees: Sliding Scale
Eligibility: Davidson County Residents only; children 6weeks to 18month
Wayne Reed Christian Childcare Center
11-B Lindsley Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
(615)244-9311
Description: WRCCC serves up to 50 children, ages one to four, from 6:30 to 5:30, five days per week, year round. Not simply a daycare, WRCCC is a school where learning begins at age 1. Aided by a well-trained staff and committed volunteers, the center works to jumpstart low-income children for public school so that they enter school on a level playing field with their suburban peers.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-5:30pm
Eligibility: Children ages 1 to 4.
Fee: unknown
Metro Action Commission-Head Start
(615) 862-8860 ext.70140
(Children ages 3 to 5)
Description: The Metropolitan Action Commission Head Start Program of Nashville and Davidson County provides free pre-school education for income-eligible children ages 3-5 years old. There are 7 Head Start Centers and 3 partner sites throughout Nashville.
Eligibility: Acceptance to the Metropolitan Action Commission's Head Start Program is based on income eligibility. Families desiring to enroll their children into the Head Start Program, must meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for Head Start. Below you will see the chart that is used to determine income eligibility.
Family Size
•Family size 1: $11,490
•Family size 2: $15,510
•Family size 3: $19,530
•Family size 4: $23,550
•Family size 5: $27,570
•Family size 6: $31,590
•Family size 7: $35,610
•Family size 8: $39,630
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person.
Metro Action Commission-Early Head Start
Three Locations serving infants and toddlers age 0-3 years old:
(615) 255-2549 or (615)255-0853
Description: The Early Head Start (EHS) program is for low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency.
CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL CENTER
230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6408
