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Best Daycare Centers in Athens, TN

Compare 14 daycare centers in Athens. Average rating: 4.1/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Athens, Tennessee at a glance

Daycares
14
Avg rating
4.1/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Athens has 14 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.1/5.The largest concentration is in 37303 with 14 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Athens

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    First Baptist Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    305 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 55 children

    First Baptist Preschool in Athens is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and strong children's ministry programs. The facility is described as having a home-like feel with loving, dedicated people.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentloving and committed staffactive children's ministrygood playground facilities
  2. 2
    Kiddie Korner Of Athens
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    710 Ohio Street, Athens, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Kiddie Korner of Athens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development progress, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, one review raises serious safety concerns about past incidents at the facility.

    Caring and sweet staffexcellent communication with parentsnotable child development and academic progresswell-organized activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Athens

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Athens, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
9 daycares

Church Daycare

4.55avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Athens zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3730314
4.1
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Athens (15–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Athens based on parent reviews

First Baptist Preschool

4.3(20)

305 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, TN

First Baptist Preschool in Athens is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and strong children's ministry programs. The facility is described as having a home-like feel with loving, dedicated people.

Welcoming and friendly environmentloving and committed staffactive children's ministry

Keith Children'S Academy

4.8(2)

600 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

Families highlight the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the facility's community events, specifically noting the fall festival and Christmas Eve service. Reviewers appreciate the love and hospitality shown by the staff and community members during these gatherings.

Welcoming stafffriendly communityfantastic fall festival

Kiddie Korner Of Athens

4.3(11)

710 Ohio Street, Athens, TN

Kiddie Korner of Athens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development progress, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, one review raises serious safety concerns about past incidents at the facility.

Caring and sweet staffexcellent communication with parentsnotable child development and academic progress

Head Start Athens

3

625 Green St, Athens, TN

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Daycare types in Athens

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 9

Daycare Centers in Athens, Tennessee

There are 14 daycare centers in Athens, Tennessee. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Athens have an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Athens, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Athens

Showing 14 results

Keith Children'S Academy
Church Daycare
4.8

Families highlight the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the facility's community events, specifically noting the fall festival and Christmas Eve service. Reviewers appreciate the love and hospitality shown by the staff and community members during these gatherings.

Welcoming stafffriendly communityfantastic fall festival
Address
600 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-2612
Kiddie Korner Of Athens
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kiddie Korner of Athens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development progress, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, one review raises serious safety concerns about past incidents at the facility.

Caring and sweet staffexcellent communication with parentsnotable child development and academic progress
Address
710 Ohio Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 453-5445
First Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

First Baptist Preschool in Athens is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and strong children's ministry programs. The facility is described as having a home-like feel with loving, dedicated people.

Welcoming and friendly environmentloving and committed staffactive children's ministry
Address
305 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-5441
Head Start Athens
Headstart Programs
3
Address
625 Green St, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-8274
Kids Connection @ North City School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1601 Palos Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-4210
Rogers Creek Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
137 County Road 82, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-2123
E.K. Baker Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1044 County Road 172, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-2760
Four Star At Ingleside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Guille Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-3631
Kids Connection @ Athens City Middle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ City Park Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
203 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ Ingleside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Guille Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ Westside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
700 Westside Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 649-2868
Fairview Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
261 County Road 439, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-6781
Four Star At City Park Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
203 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 744-0933

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Frequently asked questions

There are 14 all daycares in Athens, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Athens have an average Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Athens, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Tennessee's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Tennessee)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Athens offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 9 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Tennessee typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Athens for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Athens must be licensed by Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.