Early Learning Center

18 months - 4 years old

Knoxville Christian School is operated in compliance with the standards for day care centers serving preschool children as required by the Tennessee Department of Education. KCS Early Learning Center offers classes for children ages 18 months through 4 years old. Our student/teacher ratio will not exceed the number of students allowed by the Tennessee State guidelines.

Individualized Care

Each child receives individualized attention, allowing teachers to support their unique strengths and developmental needs. We believe in fostering growth by tailoring activities and learning experiences to match each child’s pace and interests. This personalized approach nurtures confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every young student.

Cooperative Learning

Cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that young children thrive best in a warm, nurturing environment where teamwork, kindness, and empathy are encouraged daily. Our classrooms are designed to promote interaction and collaboration, allowing children to learn and grow together as they explore, play, and solve problems as a group.

Future Leaders

Our older students serve as caring mentors and positive role models for our early learning preschool students, fostering a strong sense of community across age groups. They take the time to engage with younger children through shared activities, offering encouragement and guidance that helps build confidence and excitement for learning.

Family of Learners

Our early learners and preschoolers quickly form close bonds with their classmates, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere in the classroom. Through shared activities, teamwork, and daily routines, they learn to care for one another, fostering friendships and a deep sense of belonging.

Hours: Class begins at 8:00am and dismissal is at 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Children may enter their classroom as early as 7:40am.

Financial concerns should initially be addressed with the Business Manager, Mrs. Donna Carter. Contact information by phone is 865-966-7060. Her email is dcarter@kcsknights.org.

The 2023-2024 tuition amounts follow depending on the school schedule selected:

5 Full Days (Monday-Friday) 8:00am to 3:00pm = $8,350 per year
5 Half Days (Monday -Friday) 8:00am to noon = $7,350 per year
3 Full Days (M-W-F) 8:00am to 3:00pm = $7,350 per year
3 Half Days (M-W-F) 8:00am to noon = $6,700 per year

The full tuition amount is due every month whether your child attends or does not attend whether school is not in session for holidays, snow day, etc.
Payment is due by the 10th of each month.
Payment can either be placed in the black box outside the school office or dropped off to Mrs. Carter, KCS Business Manager, in the high school building.

New Student Application Fee = $172
Early Learning Center Annual Fee = $361

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SERVING THE WHOLE FAMILY

Our four children all attend Knoxville Christian School. We have had children in the early learning center at 18 months and our older set of twins have started Kindergarten now. We love that our kids see each other frequently during the day on campus. When we drop them off in the morning we know they are loved and cared for! It’s amazing how much they can learn at such a young age. They have truly benefited from being in a classroom setting.

Lindsey Gardner

Parent of four at KCS