Ijams Nature Center

4.7(2,426 reviews on Google)

Preschool listing in Knoxville, TN

About Ijams Nature Center

Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville is a nonprofit nature park with 10 miles of trails, bike and canoe rental, and a Nature Preschool. The preschool is an experiential, nature-based program with outside play every day for at least half the day, a low child-to-teacher ratio and kindergarten preparedness, and it is a DHS licensed child care facility. Hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Tuition is $1,070.60 per month from August to May for 2026 to 2027, all-inclusive, with a $200 registration fee. Extended care runs 8:30 to 9:00am and 3:30 to 5:30pm. Day camps are offered for children. Rated 4.7 from 2,426 Google reviews, 1,989 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: trails (207), boardwalk (75), quarry (65), visitor center (49), kayaking (49), zip line (34), ropes course (30), paddle boarding (22), river trail (15), kayak rentals (12)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Tuition listed

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Ijams Nature Center

What ages does Ijams Nature Center serve?

Ijams Nature Center takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Ijams Nature Center cost?

Ijams Nature Center publishes its tuition on its own website. Rates change, so confirm the current rate and any registration fee with the school.

Does Ijams Nature Center accept child care subsidies?

Ijams Nature Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (865) 577-4717 to ask. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program only pays providers that take part in it.

What are Ijams Nature Center's hours?

Ijams Nature Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Ijams Nature Center?

Ijams Nature Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Ijams Nature Center run a summer camp?

Yes. Ijams Nature Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

Is Ijams Nature Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Ijams Nature Center in the Tennessee Department of Human Services child care search at onedhs.tn.gov to see its license, star rating and inspection history.

Where is Ijams Nature Center and how do I contact it?

Ijams Nature Center is at 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Its phone number is (865) 577-4717. It has a 4.7-star rating from 2426 Google reviews.

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