Preschools in Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge has 8 preschools in Tennessee, and only 4 are in Anderson County. The others are in Morgan County (2), Loudon County (1) and Roane County (1), based in Oliver Springs, Wartburg, Lenoir City and Kingston. For a family in Oak Ridge that means a mix of in-town schools and programs a county or two away.

In Oak Ridge itself, Brookside Learning Center has cared for children since 1997, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. It is rated 3.8 from 29 reviews, 20 of them five stars and 9 one star. United Church Nursery School was established in 1961 as an offering of the Education Department of The United Church, Chapel on the Hill, a non-denominational church, and the Tennessee Department of Human Services licenses the program. It is rated 5.0 from 5 reviews. Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool is the public preschool of the Oak Ridge school district, rated 4.5 from 6 reviews. Heritage Preschool is rated 2.6 from 5 reviews, with two at five stars and three at one star.

Roots and Wings Academy in Kingston is a family-owned Christian daycare and preschool, open since 1995, that cares for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old. It takes part in the subsidized child care program and accepts child care certificates. It is rated 4.1 from 23 reviews. Miss Julie's Learning Tree Academy in Lenoir City is a woman-owned preschool rated 4.9 from 32 reviews, the highest review count here.

Best preschools in Oak Ridge

Heritage Preschool

2.6(5 reviews on Google)

121 N Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge

Mt Pisgah Preschool at 130 Patriot Drive in Oliver Springs is an early childhood education center that holds a state license and is rated 4.0 from 4 reviews. In Wartburg, a Head Start center has one Google review, a five-star rating. Reviews across the 8 total 105.

Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool has children explore and learn through play and active involvement, with a car rider arrival and dismissal routine. United Church Nursery School aims to give preschool children a warm and happy first experience away from home. Brookside Learning Center follows a personalized curriculum meant to inspire growth, learning and creativity. Miss Julie's Learning Tree Academy has a free parking lot and a wheelchair accessible entrance, and visits are by appointment. Heritage Preschool also has free on-site parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

Clinton has its own page with 7 businesses, Maryville 14, Sevierville 6, Seymour 4 and Knoxville 60.

Common questions about preschools in Oak Ridge

Which Oak Ridge area preschools hold a state license?

United Church Nursery School in Oak Ridge is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services, and Mt Pisgah Preschool in Oliver Springs holds a state license. Tennessee's official child care search at onedhs.tn.gov includes inspection reports.

Who accepts child care certificates near Oak Ridge?

Roots and Wings Academy in Kingston takes part in the subsidized child care program and accepts child care certificates. It cares for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old.

Is there a public preschool in Oak Ridge?

Oak Ridge Schools' Preschool is the public preschool of the Oak Ridge school district. Classrooms open at 7:45 am, students are tardy after 8:15 am, and an adult must hold each child's hand at drop-off.

Who takes infants and toddlers in Oak Ridge?

Brookside Learning Center takes children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Roots and Wings Academy in Kingston is another with infant care, and children there can stay on from infant to toddler to pre-k and school age.

Where is the nearest Head Start to Oak Ridge?

A Head Start center is in Wartburg in Morgan County, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking. It has one five-star Google review. Call to confirm which ages it serves, who qualifies and how to apply.

Preschools near Oak Ridge