QRIS score 99
Head Start
Newport Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 12:15 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
Head Start programs in Newport, TN
3 licensed programs · 5 accept subsidy ·
Head Start and Early Head Start are free, federally funded programs for children from birth to five in families that meet income or other eligibility rules. Programs include meals, health screening and family services alongside early education.
QRIS score 99
Head Start
Northwest Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 98
Head Start
Settlers Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 12 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
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Childcare in Newport: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Newport?
Newport has 10 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 8 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 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. 10 of 10 programs in Newport 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 Newport?
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 10 programs in Newport (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.