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Morning Star Child Development Center

DOE APPROVED
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4.8(152)Yelp(0)
DOE

On record in Tennessee.

10614 Flickenger Lane, Knoxvile, TN 37922

Hours
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Licensed for
280 children

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Human Services, Child Care Services by Morning Star Child Development Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • Transportation provided

The public record

License number
TN-3665
License status
DOE APPROVED
License type
DOE
Licensed capacity
280 children
Address
10614 Flickenger Lane, Knoxvile, TN 37922
County
Knox County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 2, 2017

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Services. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: DOE APPROVED

From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 152 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • As a grandparent and having vast experience with childcare centers, when you enter Morning Star you immediately know it is a special place! The sound of young children engaged and immersed in play and staff that are warm, friendly and dedicated to creating an environment that is 5 stars!!

    Lisa SpurlockJun 19, 2026
  • We love Morningstar! The teachers and staff are like family, and truly love what they do. Our son has been here for 3 years and our daughter starts next week. We live 35 minutes away but it is absolutely worth the drive to us to have the peace of mind knowing our kids are being so well taken care of.

    Ashley KowatchMay 29, 2026
  • Two of my children were at MSCDC this past year and it has been an excellent experience for our entire family. The staffing of both the administrators and teachers is top notch and there are many staff members who have worked here for decades. Good staff retention is typically a sign of a great work environment. My children's teachers are all so positive, understanding, patient, and loving. They are always coming up with so many great and creative activities for the classroom. For example, my son who was in Pre-K worked with his teachers and classmates to create an entire story from scratch, including the characters, plot lines, artwork etc. and then published the book at the end of the year. He also learned a lot of social skills throughout the year and improved his emotional intelligence. My two year old daughter had a major improvement in her communication this past year while attending MSCDC and we are actually shocked at her advanced level of speech. We love this school and would highly recommend it!

    Ember WilderMay 23, 2026
  • Morning Star Child Development Center is truly one of our favorite customers to work with! From the moment they place an order, their whole team brings so much kindness, joy, and positive energy. We print their t-shirts, but honestly, they make our job feel less like work and more like catching up with friends. And can we talk about Miss Megan for a second? We’re pretty sure she runs on coffee, patience, and pure superhero strength. Caring for that many pint-sized kiddos every day deserves a standing ovation… and maybe a lifetime supply of snacks. 😂 Thank you to the entire Morning Star team for trusting us with your shirts and for all the love and care you pour into those little ones every single day. Y’all are absolute rockstars in tiny-shoe territory! ❤️ Priscilla Gagnon Director Of First Impressions Threds

    Priscilla GagnonMay 21, 2026
  • I am a nanny and I have two children In care that attend Morningstar. I dropped them off, pick them up and have interactions with their teachers and the staff. It is a wonderful place. The staff the teachers are all amazing. I feel totally confident in the care, love and attention that might charge us receive while there. I highly recommend Morningstar child development.

    Connie HodgkinMay 19, 2026
  • We absolutely loved our experience with Morning Star Child Development Center. Our children attended for several years and even continued in the after-school program once they started kindergarten. The curriculum is excellent for young learners and helped prepare our children academically while still making learning fun. One thing our kids especially loved was all of the creative art activities and hands-on projects. It was always exciting to see what they brought home each week. We are so thankful for the care, support, and memories our family had at Morning Star and would highly recommend them to other families!

    R PattonMay 17, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 152 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star144
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star6

Questions parents ask about Morning Star Child Development Center

Is Morning Star Child Development Center a licensed child care provider in Tennessee?

Yes. Morning Star Child Development Center holds Tennessee licence TN-3665, listed as "DOE APPROVED" by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Services in Knox County. Confirm current standing on the state's child care provider map at onedhs.tn.gov before enrolling.

What is Morning Star Child Development Center's star rating in Tennessee?

Tennessee publishes no star rating for Morning Star Child Development Center. A provider without a rating has not been assessed under the Star-Quality programme rather than been rated poorly, and it is licensed and inspected either way.

What are Morning Star Child Development Center's hours?

The state record lists 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Tennessee publishes the daily window but not which days it applies to, and hours change without the licence record changing, so call ahead.

What programmes does Morning Star Child Development Center take part in?

The state record lists Transportation provided. Transportation is approved and the record shows no fee charged for it.

What are the site rules at Morning Star Child Development Center?

The provider reports No Smoking/Vaping, Transportation by School to and From the Provider, Wheelchair Accessible. These are self-reported to the state rather than verified at inspection, so confirm anything your child's health depends on directly.

Does this page show inspection results for Morning Star Child Development Center?

No. Tennessee publishes a report card of licensing citations for each provider, and those are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Morning Star Child Development Center's inspection history either way. Look the provider up on the state's child care provider map at onedhs.tn.gov and read its report card.