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104 child care providers are listed in Cookeville, TN

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Cookeville, TN

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Jennifer E.


Cookeville, TN

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Personable, Adaptive Child Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children all of my life. In the last 7+ years, I have had the pleasure of babysitting/nannying for numerous different families, some with challenges. I enjoy reading to and with children, playing age-appropriate games to include learning games, doing arts and crafts, providing learning challenges, and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer was great with our baby. She stuck closer to the sample schedule than we ever expected and our babe loved her. We're so thankful to have found someone so reliable!"

Lindsay G.

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Rebecca L.


Cookeville, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate & Experienced Child Care Provider

Hi, my name is Rebecca, and I have dedicated my life to working with children! With years of hands-on experience, I have cared for kids of all ages, from infants to 12 years old. Growing up, I helped raise my two younger siblings, which sparked my passion for child care. While I was in college, I worked at a university daycare,...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is a very loving and kinda hearted person that always seems to care more about others well being rather than her own. She's very hard working and keeps a smile on her face. She's a Great people person and great for the good ! She is very smart and...

Senquay E.

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Kenna S.


Cookeville, TN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Enjoys Caring For Little's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am interested in the opportunity to be a nanny, bringing a wealth of experience in childcare. Having started babysitting at 15, worked as an assistant at an in-home daycare, and served as a camp counselor at Walton's Grizzly Lodge, I've honed my skills in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Currently, I am...
Kenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenna was amazing with our two girls. She was punctual, respectful and reliable. She followed the rules and made sure that the girls we not crying and cared for. She has a very personable easy going personality . I would definitely hire her again in the future."

Lilly T.

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Kristine P.


Cookeville, TN

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I've worked for many families over the years. I graduated Nanny College and I've had 8 long term positions with 33 years of paid professional nanny experience/ household Management experience. . I'm currently looking for PART TIME / Temp / Travel Nanny .. work during the week , position currently at 28-35 hour .. as a highly...
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Kristine is literally the best caretaker in the universe. There is no better person you can have taking care of your kids. We consider her part of our family. I am a professional working mom with very high expectations. Since the moment Kristine walked into our...

Cheryl M.

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Miriam F.


Cookeville, TN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available On The Weekends As Well As After 3:00 On Weekdays.

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother to three adult daughters. I have been providing child care and tutoring for the past 21 years. The children ranged in age from newborns up to 14-year-olds. Some of the children have had physical or emotional needs. I was also a foster parent to newborn babies and children up to 13-years of age. My energy level is...
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miriam has been an absolute life saver. As a single mom with no family close by it terrified me to trust somebody with my child, and for over 3 years she has proven time and time again that she is a safe and reliable person. 100/10, Highly Recommend"

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Suzette D.


Cookeville, TN

$20/hr20 yrs exp

CNA For Children And The Elderly

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have a vast background in childcare. I have been the nursery director of a very large church where I was responsible for over a hundred children at a time. I have been working with my current family for almost three years. I love their twins so much. They will tell you that I am very dependable! I specialize in child...
Suzette can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We are incredibly grateful for Suzette's exceptional care and support over the past 2 years. Her dedication and willingness to go above and beyond have truly amazed us. From house-sitting to taking care of our beloved dog and watching our son during date nights,...

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Elizabeth S.


Cookeville, TN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Young College Student With Lots Of Experience!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, independent/ self determined, sympathetic. I like working with kids because I see myself as someone who enjoys brightening people's days, providing education and care for people, and someone with motherly instincts. I started working with kids when I was 11 years old watching my baby...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth was great with our two little girls, fed them dinner, brushed teeth and had them in bed before 730 p.m. which I rarely manage to do. Would again hire."

Tyler R.

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Elyse F.


Cookeville, TN

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Elyse! I'm recently moved to Cookeville and am attending Tech in the fall, but plan to keep my schedule very flexible. I am looking for a nannying position and am available to start almost immediately! I've been babysitting for 8+ years, spent 6 months as a nanny my freshman year of college and have recently been nannying...
Elyse can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Macayla V.


Cookeville, TN

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Nature Loving, Fun Sitter!

Hi! I am 24 years old and am getting ready to move to Cookeville! I have 8 years of experience! Some personal, but also worked almost 4 years at Boys & Girls Club with ages K-11th! I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, Carpooling, and Homework. I love nature, teaching, and making sure everyone is having fun! I am great at...
Macayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Working with Macayla was an amazing experience! She truly loves & cares about the kids. She goes above and beyond to make sure they are safe, happy, and excepted. 10/10 recommend. "

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Katelyn P.


Cookeville, TN

$12-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Katelyn!! I Am A Junior At University Of South Carolina And Love Kids And Animals!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as easy-going, dependable, and patient. I like working with kids because it's a fun way to make money in college! I started working with kids when I was 13, and have always been taken care of my younger siblings. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, travel, go on hikes, and go to the beach.
5.0
"She was great to my two girls! Super dependable and kind, I would not hesitate to hire her again!"

Karen P.

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Mallory B.


Cookeville, TN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hi! I'm a very dependable, patient and fun college-age girl with experience caring for and tutoring children. I am most comfortable with children ages 3+, and I'm willing to do other tasks as requested. I look forward to providing a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little ones.
Mallory can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mallory is great! She spent several months caring for my two littles who absolutely adored her! Mallory is dependable and professional. I highly recommend her!"

Stacie S.

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Christine P.


Cookeville, TN

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Loving, Playful Mother

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother to 2 wild, creative, absolutely beautiful girls and to my fur-babies Buttercup (puppy) and our sneaky cat, Shadow. I am always trying to do my best to educate my children while loving on them. I have a wide variety of interests including being outdoors, doing crafts, video games, legos, etc. I can be flexible to...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
" Christine has provided excellent care to our 4 year old daughter who requires specific accommodations/considerations as they relate to her health. During this time, Christine has shown ability to adequately administer medications when needed, engage our daughter...

Rachel D.

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Sarah E.


Cookeville, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello. Just a little bit about me..... I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education & had teaching licenses for both Mild to Moderate & Severe Disabilities. I have worked in daycare' as well as have taught & assisted for grades K to 12th for children with & without special/medical needs. I love children & have two grown...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sarah worked as a nanny in our home for two months, mainly assisting with housework and taking care of my little boy. She is responsible, attentive, and diligent. We had a pleasant collaboration. After her tenure with us, I recommended her to all my acquaintances...

Ethan P.

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Kaitlynn R.


Cookeville, TN

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And/or Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Babysitting: Hi! My name is Kaitlynn and I am a recent graduate of Tech's nursing school. I start my new RN job in mid September so I'm just trying to find a temporary babysitting job. I am BLS certified, and also am willing to drop off/pick up kids from camp or school. I can also help with tutoring!
Kaitlynn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlynn was so sweet and actually took time to play games with my kids not just sit with them. She was also early to our appointment which I appreciated greatly! "

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Makynna B.


Cookeville, TN

$21-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Mom + Skilled Child Care Worker

I'm a mother to a 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. I have loved children since my teenage years. I come from a fairly large family which has giving me the skills of childcare along with having my own. Ensuring safety, promoting healthy habits, along with complete transparency when it comes to caring for your children's...
Makynna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

Child care centers in Cookeville, TN

Busy Bees Preschool

Busy Bees Preschool

749 Buffalo Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN

4.2

(5)

We provide the very best in Early Childhood Care and Education. We strive to meet every child's individual needs, to build self confidence and a love of learning that will lead to future growth, development and successes. Mention this ad on care.com and receive a free week of tuition. Call for...
5.0
"I am a working mother of 4 and all of my children have gone here (my children are 11, 9, 5, and 2 now). 3 of my children are now in school and doing very well because of the care provided to them here. They have care and compassion for each child and they see to it...

Brittany P


Victory Sports Center

Victory Sports Center

1060A Willow Industrial Court, Cookeville, TN


Color My World located in Cookeville, TN is a child care facility that specializes in children between the ages of six weeks and six years old. The center has a maximum capacity of 47 children and may also participate in the subsidized child care program.

Putnam Kids Inc

1130 Chocolate Dr, Cookeville, TN

5.0

(2)

Putnam Kids Inc is an establishment situated in Cookeville, TN that provides services for the students in the community. This child care organization accepts children ranging from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old and features a program that promotes development. This child care center started...
5.0
"We love the staff and love the storm shelter."

Michelle


Learn Discoverer

7470 Smith Chapel Rd, Cookeville, TN

Learn Discoverer is a locally based and operated daycare facility that offers center-based child care and early education programs for young children. Located at 7470 Smith Chapel Road, the company serves the residents of Cookeville, TN. Learn Discoverer has been doing business since 2010.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Cookeville, TN

Jennifer E.

5.0

She is taken care of my two girls she is so nice and trusting person my girls also love her.

- Gina P.

Rebecca L.

5.0

Rebecca is a very loving and kinda hearted person that always seems to care more about others well being rather than her own. She's very hard working and keeps a smile on her face. She's a Great people person and great for the good ! She is very smart and intelligent with a great personality. No one...

- Senquay E.

Kenna S.

5.0

Kenna was amazing with our two girls. She was punctual, respectful and reliable. She followed the rules and made sure that the girls we not crying and cared for. She has a very personable easy going personality . I would definitely hire her again in the future.

- Lilly T.

Kristine P.

5.0

Kristine is beyond AMAZING! I would absolutely recommend her for any family. Absolute treasure to have in our lives. From our very first meeting she was so excited to meet our son and hold him/interact with him. Children are her priority. And best of all, our son loves her too! Being first time...

- Kimberly S.

Miriam F.

5.0

We are incredibly grateful for Miriam and the exceptional care she provides for our 3-year-old son. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure he is well-fed with nutritious snacks and meals. Her dedication to creating a fun and engaging environment is evident in the variety of activities she...

- Victoria W.

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Ratings for Cookeville, TN child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Cookeville, TN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews of the 104 listed child care providers.