
Compare 141 daycare centers in Chattanooga. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Chattanooga has 141 licensed daycares with 625 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.27 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37411 (avg 4.44 stars), while 37421 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 64 daycares with Google ratings in Chattanooga
Top qualities mentioned across 625 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Chattanooga, based on parent reviews
Chattanooga zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37411 | 18 | 4.44 | 7 | |
| 37421 | 30 | 4.42 | 6 | |
| 37407 | 6 | 4.38 | 2 | |
| 37404 | 15 | 4.38 | 4 | |
| 37403 | 9 | 4.27 | 1 | |
| 37416 | 9 | 4.26 | 2 | |
| 37406 | 11 | 4.19 | 2 | |
| 37405 | 10 | 4.1 | 0 | |
| 37415 | 10 | 3.8 | 1 | |
| 37402 | 6 | 3.67 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Chattanooga (8–380 children)
Small
up to 30 children
24
Medium
31–75 children
50
Large
76–150 children
51
Very Large
150+ children
16
Highest rated daycares in Chattanooga based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chattanooga offers 141 childcare facilities, ranging from independent centers to those affiliated with larger community organizations. Parents consistently highlight safe environments, clean spaces, and welcoming atmospheres as key priorities when touring locations. The directory highlights specific neighborhoods and high-performing centers to help you narrow your search.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Chattanooga have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 64 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.26 stars. Our analysis covers 625 parent reviews. Parents in Chattanooga most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming atmosphere, and clean facility.
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.
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Parents describe Christ Academy Preschool as a welcoming and loving environment where teachers go above and beyond to prepare children for kindergarten. Reviewers highlight the school's strong focus on academic and social skills, as well as its effective safety protocols during challenging times like the pandemic.
Parents highlight the center's small class size and individualized attention, noting that staff are caring and communicative while maintaining developmentally appropriate expectations. Although one family noted some staff turnover, they emphasized that core commitments remained strong and the environment was inclusive of all backgrounds.
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.
Parents describe this center as excellent and the best option they have encountered, noting that the cost is competitive with other local providers. One reviewer highly recommends the facility based on positive experiences with their children.
One parent describes Serenity Child Care as the best learning facility in Chattanooga. The single review highlights a highly positive experience with the center.
One parent describes LYNN'S PLAYPEN as their children's favorite place to go. The single review available highlights a highly positive experience without noting any specific concerns.
One parent describes the teachers as loving, kind, and patient, noting they are hands-on in helping children develop skills. Another review highlights the staff as amazing and supportive, while also praising the curriculum.
One parent describes the center as a loving, family-oriented community that functions like a second home, while another highlights its 60-year stability and mission-driven approach. Reviewers note that staff go above and beyond to support child development and keep costs low, though they acknowledge a lengthy wait-list. The facility utilizes modern technology for communication and payment, and offers integrated summer camp opportunities on the same grounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent highlights that their granddaughter enjoys the clean and organized environment, while another reviewer reflects positively on leadership opportunities. In contrast, a third comment expresses disappointment that the facility no longer resembles its past version.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent expresses satisfaction with the teaching staff, while another reports significant issues with communication and staff competence. The latter reviewer notes that faculty members allegedly lie about contacting parents and appear overwhelmed, leading to financial costs and a decision to withdraw their child.
One parent highlights Ms. Connie as an excellent staff member, while another long-term attendee from 1994 to 1998 describes the school as awesome with no specific complaints.
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