Child Care Center
Dudley Head Start
Child Care Center · Ages 6 weeks to 5 years · Woodbine, Nashville, TN · QRIS 96/100
About Dudley Head Start
Dudley Head Start is a licensed child care center in Woodbine, Nashville, serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years. It operates 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Tennessee's TDHS quality review scored it 96/100, above the 95/100 average of the 201 rated facilities in this guide — 100/100 for teacher-child interactions and 98/100 for health and safety.
Cost and logistics: weekly rates are self-reported to TDHS as 3 yr $125 · 4 yr $125 · 5 yr $125, it accepts the CCAP childcare subsidy, and transportation is offered.
TDHS licenses it for up to 200 children and lists the facility as wheelchair accessible.
Dudley Head Start is one of 9 licensed childcare options this guide lists in Woodbine.
Overview
Facility typeChild Care Center
Ages served6 Week(s) – 5 Year(s)
Hours6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
NeighborhoodWoodbine
CountyDavidson
Quality Rating (QRIS)
TDHS QRIS quality score96/100
Teacher–Child Interactions100/100
Health & Safety98/100
Critical items33/33
Supervision & facilities27/27
Record keeping27/27
Healthy weight & disease prevention26/27
Staff structure & qualifications25/27
Points deducted: annual training not completed−3
Rating year2026–27 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
SourceTDHS Quality Rating Score Card
Tuition & Cost
TuitionContact facility
Weekly rates3 yr $125 · 4 yr $125 · 5 yr $125
Rate noteSelf-reported to TDHS — verify with facility
Childcare subsidy (CCAP)Yes
Contact & Details
Address1203 3rd Avenue South, 37210
Phone(615) 862-8885
TransportationYes
Licensing & capacityChild Care Center · Licensed · TDHS · Capacity 200 · ♿ Accessible
Questions families ask
What is Dudley Head Start's quality rating?
Dudley Head Start has a Tennessee QRIS quality score of 96 out of 100 for the 2026–27 rating year, from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
What ages does Dudley Head Start serve?
Dudley Head Start serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Listed hours: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
How much does Dudley Head Start cost?
Weekly rates self-reported to the Tennessee Department of Human Services: 3 yr $125 · 4 yr $125 · 5 yr $125. Confirm current tuition with the facility.
Does Dudley Head Start accept the childcare subsidy (CCAP)?
Yes. Dudley Head Start is listed as accepting Tennessee's childcare subsidy (CCAP).
Confirm openings and tuition directly. Childcare availability changes daily and is not shown here — check current openings on the
TDHS provider portal. QRIS is Tennessee's 0–100 Quality Rating & Improvement System score (participation is voluntary, so a blank rating does not mean low quality). Weekly rates are self-reported to TDHS — always verify current tuition, ages, and openings with the facility.
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