QRIS score 99
Head Start
South Lawrence Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
Daycares and preschools in Iron City, TN
2 licensed programs · 1 accept subsidy ·
0 selected to compare.
Licensed home daycares in Iron City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tot Spot Daycare Group Child Care Home | 38463 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
Childcare in Iron City: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Iron City?
Iron City has 2 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 0 before and after school programs. 1 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. 2 of 2 programs in Iron City 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 Iron City?
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. 1 of 2 programs in Iron City (50%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.