Register a Child
A place to grow and flourish — no matter where you come from.
Friends, help, and adventures
Kids of the Community provides an environment where children can grow and flourish no matter where they come from. Registering your child gives them the chance to make new friends, get help with homework, and learn new skills.
Your child can go on adventures with other kids and experience a fuller life than might be possible alone at home.
Eligibility
- Ages 5–18 during the school year, 5–12 in summer.
- Live in Warren County, TN.
- Family income at or below the Federal Poverty Level set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for your family size (the amount changes yearly).
Services provided
- Meals at after-school programs, plus breakfast and lunch on Saturdays and during summer camp.
- If you have a car, please drop off and pick up your child. If you don't have transportation, we can pick your child up in our van.
- All services are free.
Rules
- Attend as many events as you can. Christmas Party invitations go to the children who come to the most events.
- Missing more than three events in a row without contacting KOTC staff stops future invitations.
- No electronic devices (phones, music players, computers, video games).
- No smoking at our facility — for parents or children.
- No cussing, hitting, horseplay, stealing, or disrespect toward leaders. Breaking these rules means losing a spot in the program.
Register your child
You can register one or more children using the form below, or stop by our center at 681 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110 to fill out a paper application. Questions? Call (931) 668-5437.
What parents say
“A great safe environment for children of all ages.”
Sarah Ford“This is such an amazing organization for kids. I'm so proud to say that my son is a part of it. God bless y'all.”
Stephanie Brock“What a blessing this organization has become to these kids — provides fun & teaching & stability & love all rolled into one. Also love that they have been taught how to raise a garden and care for it and then pick the products, freeze them and cook them and eat them! What a life lesson!”
Rachel Killebrew“This program has helped both of my kids so much. It's a great program.”
Shannon Standefer“Love this place and the things they do for kids. I can't wait until January when my little boy can go. He cries now to go.”
Carrie Chaplesmith Camargo“Best place for your kids to be involved is with them. My kids love them, and I have been blessed to have my kids in KOTC.”
Ruby Marquez“They are an awesome organization, dedicated to helping kids.”
Mike Baus“Such a great service to the community. They do so much for kids in our town.”
Michele Carpenter“Always doing great things for kids less fortunate. Nice to see people trying to make McMinnville a better place.”
Brandon Whitman