QRIS score 98
Home daycare
Mrs. Trudy's Learn & Play
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
Home daycares in Baxter, TN
4 licensed programs · 5 accept subsidy · 2 with Google ratings
A home daycare, also called family child care, is run by a licensed or registered provider in their own home. Groups are small and mixed-age, and hours are often more flexible than a center. States cap the number of children by the ages in care. Home addresses are private residences, so this directory shows the ZIP code only.
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Licensed home daycares in Baxter
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | QRIS score | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC 123 Daycare Group Child Care Home | 38544 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | Accepts |
| Mrs. Kristie's Stay & Play Group Child Care Home | 38544 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | Accepts |
| Smiles For Miles Group Child Care Home | 38544 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 95 | Accepts |
Childcare in Baxter: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Baxter?
Baxter has 5 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 5 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Tennessee?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Tennessee. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is QRIS score?
Tennessee's Quality Rating and Improvement System scores licensed programs on an annual assessment. 4 of 5 programs in Baxter hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Baxter?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 5 of 5 programs in Baxter (100%) accept it.
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Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.