What makes Gallatin Premier Childcare different?

Gallatin Premier Childcare is a boutique, private early childhood program focused on raising the standard of childcare in Middle Tennessee. Unlike many large corporate centers, we intentionally maintain a personalized, relationship-driven environment focused on quality, experienced teachers, structured learning, STEAM-inspired curriculum, fresh organic meals, strong communication, intentional classrooms, safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.

What ages do you serve?

We care for children from infancy through preschool and pre-kindergarten. Programs are developmentally designed by age and focus on social-emotional growth, independence, communication, early academics, and hands-on learning experiences.

What curriculum do you use?

Gallatin Premier Childcare uses a STEAM-focused approach inspired by nationally respected early learning models. Children participate in science exploration, sensory learning, art, creativity, engineering concepts, literacy, mathematics, social-emotional learning, and purposeful play guided by experienced educators.

Are your teachers certified or educated?

Yes. Teachers either hold early childhood degrees or are supported in earning CDA, CCP, college coursework, and additional professional development through ongoing coaching and training.

What are your safety and supervision standards?

Safety is the highest priority. The center maintains secure entry systems, strict supervision, classroom accountability, teacher transition protocols, routine sanitation procedures, CPR and First Aid trained staff, and structured classroom environments.

Do you have hourly care or drop-in care?

Yes. Contact Gallatin Premier Childcare directly for information about hourly care and drop-in availability.

Do you provide meals and milk daily?

Yes. All-natural and organic breakfast, lunch, snacks, and organic milk are prepared in-house daily and included with tuition. The program focuses on balanced nutrition, reducing processed foods, healthy eating habits, and family-style meal experiences.

How do you communicate with families?

Families receive daily updates, classroom communication, photos, developmental information, incident communication when needed, and direct access to the leadership team. The center emphasizes honest and open communication with every family.

How do you keep the classrooms clean?

We have a full commercial kitchen and sanitize toys daily using a three-step cleaning process. We are a bleach-free center and use advanced disinfecting and sanitizing products that work faster than bleach, along with a hospital-grade air sanitizer after professional evening cleaning.

Gallatin Premier Childcare is open Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM until 6:00 PM and occasionally offers Saturday evening Parents' Night Out events.

What is your philosophy on behavior and discipline?

We believe children thrive with consistency, structure, emotional safety, redirection, positive guidance, and relationship-based teaching. Our classrooms help children develop self-regulation, confidence, communication, independence, and problem-solving skills.

What is a boutique childcare center?

A boutique childcare center provides a personalized, relationship-focused approach with intentionally smaller-feeling environments, hands-on leadership, elevated standards, strong family relationships, intentional classroom design, and individualized attention.

Is boutique childcare better than corporate daycare in Gallatin, TN?

Gallatin Premier Childcare believes boutique childcare offers a more personal and intentional experience than large corporate centers, with stronger relationships, calmer classrooms, highly qualified teachers, hands-on learning, STEAM education, fresh meals, and individualized attention.

Yes. Families are encouraged to visit, ask questions, observe classrooms, and experience Gallatin Premier Childcare firsthand. Contact the center or visit the website to schedule a tour.

Why do you not mass combine classrooms?

Whenever possible, children remain in their own classrooms with familiar teachers and classmates. This supports stronger supervision, reduces overstimulation, maintains routines, improves emotional security, and creates a calm learning environment.

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

Kindergarten readiness focuses on the whole child through hands-on learning, literacy, phonics, mathematics, STEAM education, fine and gross motor development, classroom participation, emotional regulation, independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Why do teacher qualifications matter?

The early childhood years are critical for brain development. Gallatin Premier Childcare requires lead teachers to have an early childhood degree or obtain nationally recognized credentials such as a CDA or CCP, along with classroom experience. This helps provide stronger child development knowledge, classroom safety, lesson planning, communication, and age-appropriate learning.

Why is chaos-free drop-off and pick-up important?

Children thrive in calm, organized, and well-supervised environments. By minimizing classroom combining during transitions, Gallatin Premier Childcare reduces overstimulation, improves safety, supports emotional security, and creates smoother daily routines for children and families.

Why does active learning matter more than screen time?

Young children learn best through hands-on experiences, movement, exploration, music, art, sensory play, STEAM activities, and teacher-led engagement. These experiences promote creativity, communication, social skills, critical thinking, and healthy brain development.

Do you accept childcare vouchers?

Yes. Gallatin Premier Childcare currently accepts childcare assistance and childcare vouchers.

Do you have special events throughout the year?

Yes. Gallatin Premier Childcare hosts family and center events throughout the year, including Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dads, Grandparents Day, Parent Teacher Conferences, and many other special events.

Yes. Gallatin Premier Childcare offers competitive pay and in-house benefits. Interested applicants are encouraged to email their resume to info@gallatinpremierchildcare.com.

Do you prepare children socially and emotionally for school?

Yes. Our programs emphasize confidence, emotional regulation, independence, communication, problem-solving, and positive relationships alongside academic readiness to help children transition successfully into kindergarten.

Why should families choose Gallatin Premier Childcare?

Gallatin Premier Childcare offers a boutique childcare experience with highly qualified teachers, STEAM education, structured classrooms, fresh organic meals, strong family communication, individualized attention, and a safe, nurturing environment designed to help children thrive.

Gallatin Premier Childcare

615.635.3304

info@gallatinpremierchildcare.com

Childcare Should Be More Than Daycare.

At Gallatin Premier Childcare, children aren’t simply cared for—they’re known, nurtured, taught, and encouraged to thrive.

We’re a privately owned, boutique early childhood center serving infants through Pre-K, with standards intentionally designed to go beyond the minimum.

The Gallatin Premier Difference

✓ Educated Teachers
Our lead educators hold an early childhood or related degree, or complete a nationally recognized CDA or CCP credential—because the person caring for your child matters.

✓ STEAM Learning Every Day
Hands-on, play-based experiences build curiosity, confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills from the earliest years.

✓ Fresh, Thoughtful Nutrition
Fresh-made meals, organic milk, and a commitment to natural ingredients—without relying on highly processed foods.

✓ A Cleaner Classroom Environment
We use PURELL professional products as part of our commitment to maintaining clean classrooms without routine use of harsh bleach.

✓ Privately Owned. Personally Invested.
We’re not a corporate chain. Gallatin Premier was created to provide the kind of thoughtful, high-quality early childhood experience families deserve.

Come experience the difference for yourself.

WHY DO FAMILIES CHOOSE GALLATIN PREMIER?

✔ Educated Teachers Who Go Beyond State Minimum Requirements

✔ Hands-On STEAM Learning Beginning in the Earliest Years

✔ Fresh-Made Meals, Organic Milk & No Processed Foods

✔ Boutique, Privately Owned Childcare Where Every Child Is Known

✔ Calm, Structured, Cell-Phone-Free Classrooms

✔ Strong Parent Communication & Daily Connection

✔ Individualized Learning & Kindergarten Preparation

✔ PURELL Professional Cleaning Products — No Routine Bleach Use

✔ Meaningful Relationships, Personal Attention & Exceptional Care

Your child deserves more than a spot in a classroom. They deserve a school where they are known, loved, challenged, and given the foundation to thrive.

Reviews From Google

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   Jojo Loyd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son has been attending daycare here for the last three weeks, twice a week and we couldn’t be more grateful for the women there and the care they provide for him. He is 2.5 years old and this is his first time not being with me all the time. He is adjusting well and I owe that to them. He has had some severe food allergic reactions that has made me very distrustful of public spaces, but with them I am able to take a breath. I trust them in everything they do and that’s essential.  I see the loving care they pour into these kids. Everyone can be rest assured that your child will be in a safe environment with exceptionally kind people. The photo updates and being able to see their lesson plans is 10/10 cherry on top. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   amy russell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a new mom, going back to work and taking my three month old to daycare for the first time was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I was a nervous wreck, but it didn’t take long for the wonderful teachers at GPC to ease my anxiety and make me feel comfortable!

I love that the school uses an app to send pictures and updates of our daughter throughout the day! I can see when she was last changed, how long she napped, when she ate, and all of the fun activities she participated in. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing what her day looks like even when I can’t be there. The center is also incredibly clean, organized, and welcoming.

Now she is almost six months old and she is  thriving! She gets excited when we get to school and loves seeing her teachers and friends. We’ve seen so much growth in her development since she started and I truly believe that GPC has played a huge role in that!

I am so grateful to the teachers and staff at GPC for taking such wonderful care of our daughter and making the transition back to work so much easier for me. I highly recommend GPC to anyone looking for child care in the Gallatin area!
  
 
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   Tee hess 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visited this place a month ago. It's a great childcare center for kids. The staff are caring, and the center is clean and provides a safe environment. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for quality childcare.
  
 
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   Raven H. 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This school is the BEST EVER! I wish my daughter could stay longer before going to grade school. My daughter was a transfer from another school in the area due to constant bullying and not feeling “welcomed” from other classmates. Once enrolling her to Gallatin Premier Childcare she did a complete 180 in her emotional well-being and sense of belonging. The staff are always kind and patient. The teachers are informative and supportive. Even the kids in my daughter’s classroom are a lot nicer, always hugging her when it’s time for her to leave school. I wish this was the first school my daughter attended before we moved cities. Pr*mR*se school around the corner was terrible for her. Switching her to Gallatin Premier Childcare was the best choice I ever made for her. She’s more excited and happy to attend school in the morning now because of the fun learning environment.
  
 
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   Morgan Graham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gallatin Premier Childcare has been a wonderful experience! When we moved to the area, we initially enrolled our child in a larger daycare center (the kind that has multiple locations). At the time, our child was under a year old and had not yet started walking. During that experience, it often felt more like babysitting, so we began searching for a smaller center that could provide more individualized attention and stronger connections with caregivers.

That is exactly what we found at Gallatin Premier Childcare. They offer an all organic menu, and their tuition is very reasonable considering the small class sizes and the quality of care they provide. The staff is excellent, and I appreciate that teachers are required to maintain childcare credentials and continue their education.

They use the STEAM curriculum, which has had a noticeable impact on learning and development. Since making the switch, we have seen tremendous growth. There is almost always something new being shared at home, whether it is a new skill, concept, or activity learned at school.

Ms. Rosalynn and Ms. Katie have been incredible teachers and caregivers. Their kindness, patience, and dedication have made such a positive impact. We are very grateful to have found Gallatin Premier Childcare and highly recommend it to families looking for a nurturing, educational environment.
  
 
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   LYDIA MURUNGA 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good job
  
 
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   Ricky & Lynn Rush 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our granddaughter goes there and seems to be a great place. They teach the kids a lot and they take very good care of them daily pics throughout the day in progress reports. It's really great
  
 
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   Michelle Owings 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gallatin Premier Childcare has been absolutely amazing! The staff is warm, patient, and truly invested in each child’s growth. The classrooms are clean, organized, and full of engaging activities that keep the kids excited to learn. Communication is always clear and consistent, which gives me so much peace of mind. I couldn’t ask for a better childcare experience—highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, loving, and quality environment!
  
 
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   Allie Brummett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To say I love this daycare for my 1 yr old little boy is an understatement the director is beyond the best ever !! They are all so amazing my boy is so happy everyday at pickup. The way the teachers play and interact with him makes my heart very happy they are so caring and loving and very supportive of everything he may need or things we are working on ! I absolutely love this place !! And highly recommend it for your childcare needs !