Group Care School Age (5+) 64 children

First Steps Johnson City #180

5533 Valley Rd, Zcta 379hh, TN 379HH

Request info Call (217) 467-6129
64
Capacity
6 weeks - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$870/mo
Tennessee avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Johnson City #180

First Steps Johnson City #180 is a group care located in Zcta 379hh, Tennessee (379HH). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 64 children.

Cost & subsidies in Tennessee

Statewide averages: $870/month infant, $680/month preschool. Most Tennessee families qualify for assistance through Tennessee Child Care Certificate Program (intake: (833) 740-1440).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Johnson City #180 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

Frequently asked questions about First Steps Johnson City #180

Is First Steps Johnson City #180 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Johnson City #180 holds a current Tennessee child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Johnson City #180 accept?
First Steps Johnson City #180 serves 6 weeks - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Johnson City #180 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Tennessee averages about $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Johnson City #180 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Johnson City #180 enroll?
First Steps Johnson City #180 has a licensed capacity of 64 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov www.tn.gov
Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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