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141 Daycare Centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Browse all 141 daycare centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chattanooga

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

    7531 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Jungle Town Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the professional management, dedicated staff, and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to help children thrive, excellent emergency response capabilities, and frequent communication through photos and videos. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and treating families like their own.

    Professional managementcaring and attentive staffchild development and academic progressdaily photo and video updates
  2. 2

    804 Tunnel Blvd., Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Rainbow Day Care Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality curriculum, caring staff, and strong educational foundation provided. Parents report that children leave prepared for kindergarten with advanced skills in academics and languages, and highlight the center's professional environment and community involvement.

    Caring and supportive staffstrong curriculumacademic preparation for kindergartenmultilingual instruction
  3. 3
    Redemption Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    Reviews focus primarily on the church experience rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the children's program indicates parents feel comfortable and welcomed leaving their toddlers in the kids' area.

    Welcoming and kind staffchildren's program mentioned positivelystrong sense of community and church family
  4. 4

    930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 118 children

    St. Jude Catholic After School Care receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and visitors highlight the strong leadership, good academics, and sense of community. The facility is described as a sacred place with active congregation and excellent service.

    welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadershipgood academics
  5. 5

    3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 91 children

    St. John United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, learning activities, playground, and safe environment for children. Staff members Debbie and Jacque are specifically commended for running an excellent program.

    Safe environmentlearning activitiesplaygroundcaring staff (Debbie and Jacque)
  6. 6

    1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

    Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs supportnutritious meals provided
  7. 7
    Pneuma Christian Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    7345 Old Cleveland Pike, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents praise Pneuma Christian Center as a welcoming worship environment with strong pastoral leadership and children's ministry. Reviewers consistently highlight the spiritual atmosphere, quality of sermons, and sense of community and family within the church. Many express satisfaction with their long-term membership and personal spiritual growth.

    Children's ministry qualitywelcoming greeterspastoral teachingfamily-friendly atmosphere
  8. 8
    Brainerd Baptist Pre-K
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    300 Brookfield Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Reviews praise Brainerd Baptist Pre-K for strong Bible-centered teaching, quality worship experiences, and welcoming community. Parents highlight excellent pastoral leadership, meaningful music ministry, and strong children's programs. The facility appears to foster a family-oriented, mission-focused environment.

    Bible-focused teachingstrong pastoral leadershipquality music ministrywelcoming community
  9. 9

    300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Brainerd Baptist After School Care receives consistently high ratings from families. Parents praise the ministry's strong Bible teaching, engaging worship services with quality music, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its children's and teens' programs and compassionate leadership.

    Bible-focused teachingquality music ministrywelcoming communitystrong pastoral leadership
  10. 10
    Ymca Ycap Chattanooga
    4.49 score
    4.8(8)

    1600 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews praise this facility as an excellent boxing gym with quality instruction and a strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, knowledgeable coaches like Andy and Roger, and the youth boxing and after-school care programs offered.

    Quality instructionaffordable pricinggreat atmospherecommunity-focused

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Chattanooga based on parent reviews

Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center

4.9(20)

7531 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN

Jungle Town Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the professional management, dedicated staff, and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to help children thrive, excellent emergency response capabilities, and frequent communication through photos and videos. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and treating families like their own.

Professional managementcaring and attentive staffchild development and academic progress

Rainbow Day Care Center

5(9)

804 Tunnel Blvd., Chattanooga, TN

Rainbow Day Care Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality curriculum, caring staff, and strong educational foundation provided. Parents report that children leave prepared for kindergarten with advanced skills in academics and languages, and highlight the center's professional environment and community involvement.

Caring and supportive staffstrong curriculumacademic preparation for kindergarten

Redemption Preschool

4.8(20)

1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Reviews focus primarily on the church experience rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the children's program indicates parents feel comfortable and welcomed leaving their toddlers in the kids' area.

Welcoming and kind staffchildren's program mentioned positivelystrong sense of community and church family

St. Jude Catholic After School Care

4.8(20)

930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN

St. Jude Catholic After School Care receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and visitors highlight the strong leadership, good academics, and sense of community. The facility is described as a sacred place with active congregation and excellent service.

welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadership

St. John United Methodist Preschool

4.8(20)

3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN

St. John United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, learning activities, playground, and safe environment for children. Staff members Debbie and Jacque are specifically commended for running an excellent program.

Safe environmentlearning activitiesplayground

Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center

4.8(20)

1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs support

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Daycare Centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee

There are 141 daycare centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga

Showing 141 results

Christ Academy Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
8645 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 892-5958
Aleph Bet Children'S Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
5461 North Terrace Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 493-0270 EXT 18
Children'S Academy For Education And
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1800 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 493-0771
Rainbow Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rainbow Day Care Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality curriculum, caring staff, and strong educational foundation provided. Parents report that children leave prepared for kindergarten with advanced skills in academics and languages, and highlight the center's professional environment and community involvement.

Caring and supportive staffstrong curriculumacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
804 Tunnel Blvd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-5605
Chattanooga State Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 697-4412
Marty'S Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 805-3025
Kids Korner Ldc-400
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
701 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 702-5264
Serenity Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2103 Ivy Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-3393
Lynn'S Playpen
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2008 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 760-8016
Siskin Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1101 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 648-1760
Ridgedale Baptist Child Dev. Ctr.
Church Daycare
5
Address
1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 499-6292
First Centenary Childrens Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

First Centenary Children's Enrichment is a church-based childcare center in Chattanooga with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise the caring staff, Christian values integration, and welcoming community environment. The facility appears to serve both childcare and broader church community functions.

Caring and excellent staffChristian values and Bible teachingswelcoming and inclusive environment
Address
418 Oak Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 265-9736
Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Jungle Town Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the professional management, dedicated staff, and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to help children thrive, excellent emergency response capabilities, and frequent communication through photos and videos. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and treating families like their own.

Professional managementcaring and attentive staffchild development and academic progress
Address
7531 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 991-3830
Redemption Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews focus primarily on the church experience rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the children's program indicates parents feel comfortable and welcomed leaving their toddlers in the kids' area.

Welcoming and kind staffchildren's program mentioned positivelystrong sense of community and church family
Address
1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 682-8394
St. Jude Catholic After School Care
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Jude Catholic After School Care receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and visitors highlight the strong leadership, good academics, and sense of community. The facility is described as a sacred place with active congregation and excellent service.

welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadership
Address
930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 877-6022
St. John United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. John United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, learning activities, playground, and safe environment for children. Staff members Debbie and Jacque are specifically commended for running an excellent program.

Safe environmentlearning activitiesplayground
Address
3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-5210
Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs support
Address
1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 499-9930
Pneuma Christian Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents praise Pneuma Christian Center as a welcoming worship environment with strong pastoral leadership and children's ministry. Reviewers consistently highlight the spiritual atmosphere, quality of sermons, and sense of community and family within the church. Many express satisfaction with their long-term membership and personal spiritual growth.

Children's ministry qualitywelcoming greeterspastoral teaching
Address
7345 Old Cleveland Pike, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 855-8226
Ymca Ycap Chattanooga
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise this facility as an excellent boxing gym with quality instruction and a strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, knowledgeable coaches like Andy and Roger, and the youth boxing and after-school care programs offered.

Quality instructionaffordable pricinggreat atmosphere
Address
1600 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 847-7682
A Mother'S Love
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A Mother's Love is highly praised by parents for its clean, professional environment and caring staff led by owner Sabrena. Parents report their children are engaged, learning life skills and academic content, and feel safe and loved. One parent noted a health concern with hand, foot and mouth disease.

Clean facilityprofessional and courteous staffchildren eager to attend
Address
1380 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-4882
Boys & Girls Club Of Chattanooga, East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
2125 East 25th Street Place, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 629-4943
Brainerd Baptist Pre-K
Church Daycare
4.7

Reviews praise Brainerd Baptist Pre-K for strong Bible-centered teaching, quality worship experiences, and welcoming community. Parents highlight excellent pastoral leadership, meaningful music ministry, and strong children's programs. The facility appears to foster a family-oriented, mission-focused environment.

Bible-focused teachingstrong pastoral leadershipquality music ministry
Address
300 Brookfield Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-3873
Brainerd Baptist After School Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Brainerd Baptist After School Care receives consistently high ratings from families. Parents praise the ministry's strong Bible teaching, engaging worship services with quality music, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its children's and teens' programs and compassionate leadership.

Bible-focused teachingquality music ministrywelcoming community
Address
300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-3873
Urban League Of Greater Chatt.-Orchard K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, they describe the Urban League organization's community programs, including tax preparation services (VITA clinic), business development programs, and general community support. No actual daycare reviews are available.

Free tax preparation servicesknowledgeable and enthusiastic staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
400 N. Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 756-1762
Signal Centers Early Care & Ed.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Signal Centers Early Care & Education receives consistently high praise from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, attentive teachers, and a clean, welcoming environment that keeps children excited to attend. The center offers frequent activities and events while maintaining strong communication with families about child development.

Caring and patient staffspecial needs accommodationsclean facility
Address
109 N Germantown Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-8528 EXT 400
Rising Stars Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Rising Stars Childcare receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff and educational quality, particularly highlighting teacher Cecily's exceptional work with pre-K students. One negative review cited inflexible early opening hours and unprofessional management. Overall, parents report their children make significant developmental progress and feel loved at the center.

Patient and caring teachersindividualized learning approachesstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
3922 Webb Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 682-8461
Champion Christian Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Champion Christian Learning Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a genuine learning academy rather than typical daycare. Parents consistently highlight the caring, qualified staff, Christian-centered curriculum, and noticeable academic and developmental progress in their children. Families report feeling their children are secure, loved, and receiving quality education in a warm, welcoming environment.

caring and passionate staffwell-rounded curriculum rooted in Christian valuesclean facility
Address
3661 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 498-2642
Memorial Hospital Childrens Learning Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Memorial Hospital's various departments rather than the children's learning center. The reviews consistently praise hospital staff across multiple departments for their compassionate care, professionalism, and attentiveness to patient and family needs.

Kind and compassionate staffprofessional nurses and doctorsquick check-in process
Address
2525 De Sales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 495-5656
Cedar Hill Head Start Center Pre-K
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
4701 Divine Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 886-3236
Busy Bee Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
7728 Hancock Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 899-4136

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Frequently asked questions

There are 141 all daycares in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Chattanooga, 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
Chattanooga offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 55 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 34 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 48 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 Chattanooga for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chattanooga 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.