At Martha O’Bryan, we believe that every child has the potential to learn and grow when they are in a healthy and safe environment, supported by loving adults and a caring community. Our child-centered, play-based program provides daily engaging activities that foster physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language, and literacy development.
Quality childcare in Nashville is unaffordable and unavailable. The cost of childcare in Tennessee surpasses the average cost of in-state college tuition, with numerous neighborhoods in Nashville suffering from a complete lack of available childcare slots.
Nestled in the heart of the Cayce Place community, an area classified as a childcare desert, our mission is clear: to offer affordable, high-quality early learning care for children ages 15 months to 5 years. Our recently renovated Early Learning Center, designed in collaboration with clients, staff, parents, and volunteers, aims to address the specific early learning needs of our community.
Through our mixed-income model, we ensure equitable access to high-quality early learning care, reserving 50% of slots for low-income families. Our innovative and flexible drop-in and drop-off care options empower families to pursue their education and career aspirations, while knowing their children are safe and supported. We aim to cultivate a nurturing environment that provides holistic support to both children and their families, fostering an environment where every family can thrive.
Our dedicated early learning team is committed to delivering high-quality instruction paired with a literacy focused curriculum. We prioritize trauma-informed practices, child development, and school readiness to provide a joyful foundation for every child. With expert teachers guiding them, children are encouraged to explore, grow, and become confident learners, fully prepared for kindergarten.
126 new childcare slots for Nashville families
Our early learning educators earn double the state average.
Nashville’s First Licensed Drop-in and Drop-off Childcare Facility
Full-time Care: Ages 15 months to 5 years old
Part-time Care: 3 to 5 years old
Drop-in Care for Family Programming Clients: 1 to 4 years old
*Families First and Smart Steps Accepted
**Please Note: The link below will take you to enrollment software Brightwheel. If you do not already have a Brightwheel account, you’ll need to create one.
