The biggest child care centers in Hamilton County, as measured by the licensed capacity of each facility:
1 Children's Home Extended Early Childhood, 415 Gillespie Road, providing early childhood care and before- and afterschool care. Licensed for 380.
2 21st Century #3, 3315 12th Ave., providing early childhood care and before- and afterschool care. Licensed for 336.
3 Kandy Kastle 2nd Generation, 7 N. Tuxedo Ave. and 1119 Gillespie Road, providing early childhood care and before- and afterschool care. Centers licensed for 299.
4 Kids R Kids, 6863 Big Ridge Road in Hixson, providing early childhood care and before- and afterschool care. Licensed capacity of 250.
5 Candy World Day Care & Learning Center, 1605 E. 12th St., providing early childhood care and before- and afterschool care. Licensed for 234.
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services division.