Mountain Home, TN

The Goddard School in Johnson City offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and arts, delivered by qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. What sets them apart is their comprehensive approach to development, including daily communication with parents through their proprietary mobile app, nutritious meal programs, and enrichment activities like yoga and Spanish language exposure.

Located on the Mountain Home VA Medical Center campus, this accredited childcare center primarily serves veterans, VA employees, and community families. The center follows NAEYC standards with a play-based learning approach that emphasizes social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and physical growth. Features include low child-to-teacher ratios, CPR/first-aid certified staff, secure facility access, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. The center stands out for its experienced teaching team, many with decade-plus tenure, and its integration with the VA's family support services, providing exceptional stability and quality care.

Kiddie Kottage Learning Center in nearby Elizabethton provides comprehensive childcare services with a structured educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten success. Their program includes phonics-based reading readiness, hands-on math and science activities, and creative arts. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-separated playgrounds, and classrooms equipped with modern learning materials. They distinguish themselves through their Three-Star Quality Rating from Tennessee's quality rating system, experienced teaching staff with ongoing professional development, and flexible scheduling options that accommodate working families in the Mountain Home area.