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Kids First

Daycare center in Knoxville, TN. 6700 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912

3.7 (19 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Kids First in Knoxville, TN
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:45 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity160 children
LicenceActive
QRIS scoreQRIS score 93

About the program

Kids First is a licensed daycare center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 160 children.

It accepts child care subsidy.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Kids First does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity160 children
QRIS scoreQRIS score 93
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Tennessee publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Update since the last time I posted we had just gotten enrolled: My daughter has been here since May and we could not be more happy! I love how they update me regularly on her activities and how thoughtful they are with the crafts they send home. I also love how they pay attention to details, and because of it, I was able to find out that my daughter had some undiagnosed allergies. I appreciate how understanding and…

Denise Johnson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

They helped a lot with me getting my son enrolled, they started him right away so I can start working I love the staff they make my son feel comfortable and safe I had a hard time letting my son go to daycare but the people here really took the time to help him warm up and adjust truly appreciate them all

Unique Tellis · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

If I could give this place NEGATIVE 1 STAR, I would. This place is so disorganized, constantly smells like feces, no lock system on the main entrance door(so anyone could just walk on in) never a person at the front desk, always inconsistent with updates and payments. Your child never has the same teacher through out the day so you can't ask how their day went when you pick them up bc that other teacher works the…

Tyty · 1/5 on Google · a year ago

The staff here are kind and seem to really love the kids. Most of the workers have been there over two years (which is unheard of nowadays with the turn over that happens in daycares) and the director has been there over 10 years! The tour showed us how organized and clean everything was. Also, they have a very reasonable price for their weekly rate and I like that they didn't charge extra for my 18 month old not…

Denise Johnson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

6700 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912

Questions about Kids First

Is Kids First licensed?

Yes. Kids 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 Kids First cost?

Kids 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.

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