Child Care Center
The Gardner School
Child Care Center · Ages 6 weeks to 5 years · Donelson, Nashville, TN · QRIS 95/100
About The Gardner School
The Gardner School is a licensed child care center in Donelson, Nashville, serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years. It operates 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Tennessee's TDHS quality review scored it 95/100, level with the 95/100 average of the 201 rated facilities in this guide — 92/100 for teacher-child interactions and 96/100 for health and safety.
Cost and logistics: weekly rates are self-reported to TDHS as Infant $390 · Toddler $370 · 2 yr $350 · 3 yr $340 · 4 yr $340 · 5 yr $340, it does not accept the CCAP childcare subsidy, and transportation is not offered.
TDHS licenses it for up to 172 children and lists the facility as wheelchair accessible.
The Gardner School is one of 21 licensed childcare options this guide lists in Donelson.
Overview
Facility typeChild Care Center
Ages served6 Week(s) – 5 Year(s)
Hours7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NeighborhoodDonelson
CountyDavidson
Quality Rating (QRIS)
TDHS QRIS quality score95/100
Teacher–Child Interactions92/100
Health & Safety96/100
Critical items31/33
Supervision & facilities27/27
Record keeping27/27
Healthy weight & disease prevention27/27
Staff structure & qualifications25/27
Rating year2026–27 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
SourceTDHS Quality Rating Score Card
Tuition & Cost
TuitionContact facility
Weekly ratesInfant $390 · Toddler $370 · 2 yr $350 · 3 yr $340 · 4 yr $340 · 5 yr $340
Rate noteSelf-reported to TDHS — verify with facility
Childcare subsidy (CCAP)No
Contact & Details
Address601 Marriott Drive, 37214
Phone(615) 882-0440
TransportationNo
Licensing & capacityChild Care Center · Licensed · TDHS · Capacity 172 · ♿ Accessible
Questions families ask
What is The Gardner School's quality rating?
The Gardner School has a Tennessee QRIS quality score of 95 out of 100 for the 2026–27 rating year, from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
What ages does The Gardner School serve?
The Gardner School serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Listed hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
How much does The Gardner School cost?
Weekly rates self-reported to the Tennessee Department of Human Services: Infant $390 · Toddler $370 · 2 yr $350 · 3 yr $340 · 4 yr $340 · 5 yr $340. Confirm current tuition with the facility.
Does The Gardner School accept the childcare subsidy (CCAP)?
The Gardner School is not listed as accepting Tennessee's childcare subsidy (CCAP). Ask the facility to confirm.
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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