Empowering children and families for a brighter tomorrow
Who are we?
Kids Putnam, Inc. is a non-profit, early intervention program dedicated to partnering with families and their children with developmental delays and of typical development. We have been in operation for about 30 years, founded in 1994 as Kids Incorporated and now on our own since 2013 as Kids Putnam, Inc.
In our integrated center-based program, we offer services to children from birth to five years of age. Within our home-based program, we partner with TEIS offering services for children birth to five years of age.
We currently have 26 qualified childcare professionals on staff: 11 within our center and 15 early interventionists who provide assistance within the homes of our families.
Our program is a great resource for parents looking for answers regarding child development, and we work with families to encourage the developmental growth of the children in our care.
What We Offer:
Child care services for all children ages 1 to 5 years.
Center-based Early Intervention services for children 18 months to 5 years who qualify through Tennessee Early Intervention Services.
In Home Early Intervention services for children birth to 5 years who qualify through Tennessee Early Intervention Services.
A safe, clean environment, featuring cameras (indoors and outdoors), security codes, and a storm shelter.
A variety of age-appropriate toys, as well as different playgrounds for each age group.
A friendly staff, who are well trained in child development and truly care about the children they work with.
Our Vision:
To provide safe, affordable high quality child care and developmental therapies in our center as well as homes across the Upper Cumberland community. In doing so, we support families and children in their efforts to reach their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you licensed?: Yes, we are dual-licensed through the Department of Human Services and the Department of Disability and Aging.
Do you accept state certificates?: Yes.
Are you open year-round?: Yes, we only close for ten holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) and more or less than a week for Christmas break. Parents are notified in advance of any closings or early dismissals.
Do you serve children of typical development as well as children with special needs?: Yes, our center-based program is well integrated. Our home-based program is geared specifically for children with developmental delays. For more information on what we do, please visit our services page.