Morning Star Child Development Center

4.8(155 reviews on Google)

Preschool listing in Knoxville, TN

About Morning Star Child Development Center

Morning Star Child Development Center has served Knoxville families since 1990 from 10614 Flickenger Lane. The program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with teachers who observe what children are curious about and record their progress in photos, videos and notes. Classrooms run from infants and toddlers through preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, with after school care and summer camp for older children. The center is NAEYC accredited and keeps a waiting list that families can apply to. Parents describe low teacher turnover, after school care that stays open on public school holidays and half days, weekly field trips during summer camp, and an outdoor area with a playground, a sports field, a basketball court and a shallow pool. Rated 4.8 from 155 Google reviews, 146 of them five stars and 7 one star.

What reviewers mention: nurturing environment (28), summer camp (19), caring teachers (16), after school care (14), parent involvement (8), kindergarten program (5), swimming lessons (3), small class sizes (2), low staff turnover (2), outdoor play area (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Reggio Emilia

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

  • States an accreditation

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Morning Star Child Development Center

What ages does Morning Star Child Development Center serve?

Morning Star Child Development Center takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Morning Star Child Development Center cost?

Morning Star Child Development Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (865) 671-0244 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Morning Star Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Morning Star Child Development Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (865) 671-0244 to ask. Tennessee's Child Care Certificate Program only pays providers that take part in it.

Are meals included at Morning Star Child Development Center?

Morning Star Child Development Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Morning Star Child Development Center run a summer camp?

Yes. Morning Star Child Development Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Morning Star Child Development Center use?

Morning Star Child Development Center offers a Reggio Emilia approach. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Does Morning Star Child Development Center have a waitlist?

Yes. Morning Star Child Development Center keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Morning Star Child Development Center accredited?

Morning Star Child Development Center states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is Morning Star Child Development Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Morning Star Child Development 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 Morning Star Child Development Center and how do I contact it?

Morning Star Child Development Center is at 10614 Flickenger Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922. Its phone number is (865) 671-0244. It has a 4.8-star rating from 155 Google reviews.

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