Child Care Centers Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Infant (Full-time) (a) 6 wks to 13 mos $260.00 $170.00 $273.00 $179.00 $286.00 $187.00 Toddler (Full-time) (a) 13 mos to 31 mos $240.00 $160.00 $252.00 $168.00 $264.00 $176.00 Preschool (Full-time) (a) 31 mos to Kindergarten $208.00 $148.00 $218.00 $155.00 $229.00 $163.00 School In $79.00 $75.00 $83.00 $79.00 $87.00 $83.00 School Out $143.00 $110.00 $150.00 $116.00 $157.00 $121.00 Group Homes Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Infant (Full-time) (a) 6 wks to 13 mos $215.00 $143.00 $226.00 $150.00 $237.00 $157.00 Toddler (Full-time) (a) 13 mos to 31 mos $200.00 $140.00 $210.00 $147.00 $220.00 $154.00 Preschool (Full-time) (a) 31 mos to Kindergarten $184.00 $133.00 $193.00 $140.00 $202.00 $146.00 School In $101.00 $75.00 $106.00 $79.00 $111.00 $83.00 School Out $135.00 $100.00 $142.00 $105.00 $149.00 $110.00 Family Homes Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Top Tier Lower Tier Infant (Full-time) (a) 6 wks to 13 mos $200.00 $133.00 $210.00 $140.00 $220.00 $146.00 Toddler (Full-time) (a) 13 mos to 31 mos $180.00 $126.00 $189.00 $132.00 $198.00 $139.00 Preschool (Full-time) (a) 31 mos to Kindergarten $163.00 $125.00 $171.00 $131.00 $179.00 $138.00 School In $119.00 $79.00 $125.00 $83.00 $131.00 $87.00 School Out $125.00 $120.00 $131.00 $126.00 $138.00 $132.00 Authorized Top Tier Lower Tier Infant (Full-time) (a) 6 wks to 13 mos $126.00 $95.00 Toddler (Full-time) (a) 13 mos to 31 mos $119.00 $88.00 Preschool (Full-time) (a) 31 mos to Kindergarten $95.00 $78.00 School In $55.00 $55.00 School Out $84.00 $73.00 (a) Part-time for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool is one-half the full-time rate (rounded up) * = QRIS Scorecard 80-89 equal state rate plus a 5% quality bonus payment for TDHS Licensed Providers ** = QRIS Scorecard 90-100 equal state rate plus a 10% quality bonus for TDHS Licensed Providers Note: "Top Tier Counties" are those with the 20 highest average populations in 2023 and/or 20 highest per capita incomes 2023. The following counties meet one of those criteria: Anderson, Blount, Bradley, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Fayette, Gibson, Greene, Hamilton, Henry, Knox, Loudon, Madison, Maury, Montgomery, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sevier, Shelby, Sullivan, Sumner, Washington, Williamson, Wilson Note: Beginning October 1, 2021 a 15% differential above the current reimbursement rates will be provided for children receiving care and have been identified with disabilities and special needs. Note: Beginning October 1, 2023 a 15% differential above the current reimbursement rates will be provided for infants. State Rate *QRIS Score 80-89 Tennessee Department of Human Services *QRIS Score 80-89 **QRIS Score 90-100 State Rate Child Care Certificate Program Provider Weekly Reimbursement Rates Including QRIS Scorecard Bonus Payments Effective January 1, 2026 **QRIS Score 90-100 *QRIS Score 80-89 **QRIS Score 90-100 State Rate State Rate