Home daycares in Whitwell, TN
3 licensed programs · 2 accept subsidy ·
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.
Licensed home daycares in Whitwell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Kids Group Child Care Home | 37397 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| The Barn Yard Learning Center Group Child Care Home | 37397 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Tiny Tigers Daycare Group Child Care Home | 37397 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Childcare in Whitwell: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Whitwell?
Whitwell has 4 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 2 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. 1 of 4 programs in Whitwell 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 Whitwell?
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. 2 of 4 programs in Whitwell (50%) 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.