Children First
Daycare center in Hendersonville, TN. 217 East Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075
About the program
Children First is a licensed daycare center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on the state register since 1968. It is licensed for 160 children.
Children First Preschool is a nonprofit childcare center located at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church serving children ages six weeks to six.
The program follows a faith-based approach.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Children First does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Tennessee publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
We'd give them 100 stars if we could! Our son is going into his 3rd year there and he loves it. The staffa nd teachers are all very caring and great with kids. They always have fun and engaging activities for the kids to do. Making learning fun is a HUGE plus. We cant recommend them enough. I just wish they went past preschool bcs we will hate to leave!!!!
Kristen McCarter · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI'm not sure where the negative 1 star reviews have started coming from, my kids have gone to Children First since they were born until they started Kindergarten. We have had nothing but positive experiences all around with the teachers, staff, management, etc. Many of the other parents of kids who have been there we have maintained friendships with as our kids have continued to go to school together after CF. I've…
Rachel T · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoI’ve had 3 children who were blessed to go to Children First from the time they were infants until the time they went to kindergarten. We are not members at FUMC but they were recommended to us by relatives and friends. They offer a good variety of days and hours that a child can attend. I never once worried about any of my kids when I left them. I knew that not only were they well taken care of, they were also loved…
Sandi Irons · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoMy son went to Children First from 3 months to 5 years. He was very prepared for Kindergarten when he started this fall. We had fantastic teachers that taught him every year he was there. I have never witnessed any discriminatory behavior from any teacher or staff. I have and will continue to recommend Children First to anyone that requests a good preschool!
Mandy Gammons · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoGetting there
217 East Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Questions about Children First
Is Children First licensed?
Yes. Children First holds an active Child Care Center licence from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services, with a licensed capacity of 160 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Children First cost?
Children First does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
