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Preschool & Early Learning around Nashville
Programs that end at pre-K or kindergarten, including early-learning franchises and church preschools.
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Funding note: Pre-K is outside EFS, which starts at kindergarten. Tennessee's Voluntary Pre-K and TDHS Smart Steps child care assistance are the funding tools for this age.
22
Schools in this list10
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list0
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list6
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA20
Offer pre-K0
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Preschool & Early Learning in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
5 schools · 2 EFS-registered
Browse →Preschool & Early Learning in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill
4 schools · 1 EFS-registered
Browse →Preschool & Early Learning in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
3 schools · 1 EFS-registered
Browse →Preschool & Early Learning in Hendersonville
3 schools · 2 EFS-registered
Browse →All 22 preschool & early learning
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambini Village Montessori School 1140 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Cool Springs Montessori 207 Gothic Ct, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K | V | Not listed | — |
| Green Hills Child Development 3420 Belmont Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | K | V | Not listed | — |
| Grow Academy 830 Kirkwood Ave, Nashville 37204 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Bible Kindergarten 107 Rockland Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Day School 107 Rockland Road, Hendersonville 37075 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hendersonville | PK-K | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| High Hopes Development Center 301 High Hopes Ct, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Lancaster Christian Early Learning Center 3721 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Montessori Centre 4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | I | Not listed | — |
| Montessori Weaver School 111 Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Otter Creek Kindergarten & Preschool 409 Franklin Rd, Brentwood 37027 | Christian Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | PK-K | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Brentwood 5320 Maryland Way, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Cool Springs 1010 Windcross Ct, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Gallatin 1760 Greenlea Blvd., Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Hendersonville 107 Springhouse Ct., Hendersonville 37075 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hendersonville | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Mt. Juliet 111 Belinda Pkwy, Mt. Juliet 37122 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mt. Juliet & Lebanon | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Murfreesboro 554 Brandies Cir, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Nashville 12 South 2400 10th Avenue South, Nashville 37204 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Nashville Midtown 1915 Charlotte Ave, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of North Murfreesboro 2308 Wendelwood Drive, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Spring Hill 3090 Campbell Station Pkwy, Spring Hill 37174 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| The Children's House of Nashville Montessori School 3404 Belmont Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Count here | What it means | |
|---|---|---|
| On the EFS list | 10 | EFS can pay tuition and fees in 2026-27 |
| Eligible category, not registered | 4 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 6 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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