About Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross
Knoxville Head Start has a center named for L.T. Ross, one of the locations of the Knoxville-Knox County Head Start program. The network's stated mission is to advance the physical, mental, economic and social well-being of children and families through comprehensive services. Eligible families are low-income households with children from birth to five. The options include a preschool program for ages 3 to 5, childcare for infants and toddlers under 3, and weekly home visits. Teachers use a creative curriculum, and typical class hours are 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. with transportation. Nutritious meals and snacks are furnished to every enrolled child. Income is verified at enrollment, and children without an immediate opening are placed on a waiting list. Rated 5.0 from 4 Google reviews, all five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
YesWaitlist
YesMeals provided
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (865) 637-6244
- LT Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
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Questions parents ask about Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross
What ages does Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross serve?
Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross cost?
Head Start and Early Head Start are free federal programs for eligible families with children up to age five. Call (865) 637-6244 to ask about eligibility and openings.
Does Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross accept child care subsidies?
Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (865) 637-6244 to ask. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program only pays providers that take part in it.
Are meals included at Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross?
Yes. Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross provides meals or snacks.
Does Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross have a waitlist?
Yes. Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross 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 Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross and how do I contact it?
Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross is at LT Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. Its phone number is (865) 637-6244. It has a 5.0-star rating from 4 Google reviews.
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