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Tennessee
Statistics on children, youth and families in Tennessee from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Sycamore Institute
Number of regulated child care spaces
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Total number of child care spaces (licensed or approved capacity) in programs regulated by the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) and by the Tennessee Department of Education (DOE). Capacity is the licensed or approved maximum, not enrollment or open slots.
Data Source
Tennessee Department of Human Services, child care provider list. Downloaded around September of each year.
Notes
DOE-approved programs include school-based pre-K programs. Providers classified as 'Exempt' by DHS (mostly youth clubs, not licensed) are not counted. All listed spots are counted as published.
Last Updated
November 2026