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Mission and Service
Fannie Battle Day Home for Children is the second oldest childcare center in the United States. The Day Home exists to continue the mission set forth by Fannie Battle in 1891. We endeavor to provide an invaluable service to children from low-income and/or single-parent families who are working or furthering their education in order to maintain their independence. Our mission is to provide quality childcare that encourages the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of each child in a safe and happy environment. Fannie Battle is licensed by the State of Tennessee receiving the highest 3-Star rating and is also a United Way of Middle Tennessee funded agency. Fannie Battle also participates in the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s GivingMatters.
We are a year-round childcare center open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Day Home offers Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and School Age Programs to 82-96 children ages 6 weeks to 10 (12 years during the summer). Fees are set on a sliding scale according to income and parents are required to be working, in school or in a job training program. 90% of our families are classified by the federal government as low income. 56% live in Public Housing and 94% qualify for free or reduced meals. 89% are from single parent homes and 87% are of African American heritage.
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