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Daycare License Requirements for Tennessee
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Worker requirements
Must be at least 18 years old and able to read and write. Each group must have at least one caregiver who has a high school diploma or equivalent, a CDA credential, or a diploma from a state area vocational school.
Provider / Child Ratio
Ratio For Daycare Centers |
Age of Children |
Child: Staff Ratio |
Maximum Group Size |
6 weeks |
4:1 |
8 |
9 months |
4:1 |
8 |
18 months |
6:1 |
12 |
27 months |
7:1 |
14 |
3 years |
9:1 |
18 |
4 years |
13:1 |
20 |
5 years |
16:1 |
20 |
6 years |
20:1 |
NR |
7 years |
20:1 |
NR |
8-9 years |
20:1 |
NR |
10 years and older |
20:1 |
NR |
Large Family Child Care Homes |
Total Number of Children Allowed: |
8-12; Plus 3 School-Age Children (SAC) |
Ratio of Children to One Provider: |
12:1 For 3+-yrs
15:1 For 3+-yrs, with at least 3 SAC |
Provider's Own Children Counted: |
Yes; If under age 9 |
Small Family Child Care Home |
Total Number of Children Allowed: |
5-7 |
Maximum Number of Children to One Provider: |
7 |
Provider's Own Children Counted: |
Yes; If under age 9 |
Maximum Number of Infants/Toddlers to One Provider: |
4; Under 2-yrs |
Tennessee Department of Human Services
State Director
Child & Adult Care Services
Citizens Plaza Bldg. - 14th Floor
400 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37248-9800
Phone: 615-313-4770
Fax: 615-532-9956
Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/adfam/cc_main.htm
Rules for child care centers
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1240/1240-04/1240-04-03.pdf
Rules for family child care home
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1240/1240-04/1240-04-04.pdf
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