The teachers here at the Tackett's Mill KinderCare have a combination of over 110 years with the company! We all believe consistently being here for the children is an essential part of their learning.
The teachers are dedicated to the classroom curriculum and teaching the children who are in their care.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We here at the KinderCare in Tackett’s Mill enjoy a family oriented center with teachers who are dedicated to being a consistent part of your families’ life. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our team. We welcome families to come and experience how special our center is. The environment for learning is rich with hands on experiences. We have an open door policy for our families who can join us for activities and daily fun.
- The Tackett's Mill KinderCare is located across the street from the quiet Tackett's Mill shopping center. Our center is set back from the street with a large parking lot for the families to access the center safe from passing cars. The center has a keypad entrance, visitors must ring the bell and be allowed to enter the building. Our playground is backed to tree reserve with two over-sized playgrounds, giving the children a safe place to play.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- PWC Yes and NACCRRA ACNNYN ARMY AND DOD FAMILIES!
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Ridge KinderCare?
The application deadline for Lake Ridge KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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