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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
    Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    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
    Rainbow Day Care Center
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    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
    St. Jude Catholic After School Care
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    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
    St. John United Methodist Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    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
    Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    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
    Brainerd Baptist After School Care
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    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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Child Daycare & Preschools 55Headstart Programs 4Church Daycare 34Before or After School Daycare 48

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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

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Tiny Tigers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tiny Tigers is highly regarded by parents for its educational curriculum, caring staff, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's speech, academics, behavior, and social skills. The facility is praised for early hours availability, communication, cleanliness, and creating a safe, family-friendly environment where children are excited to attend.

Strong curriculum and academic preparationskilled and caring staffspeech and developmental progress
Address
1200 N. Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 803-9750
The Blooming Pot Childcare & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1315 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-9197
E. Brainerd Church Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
7745 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 510-8337
Cedar Hill Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
4701 Divine Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 867-3236
Rivermont Presbyterian Pre-K
Church Daycare
4.3

Rivermont Presbyterian Pre-K is a religious facility with mixed reviews. While the church congregation is praised for being warm, welcoming, and diverse, the preschool program received negative feedback from parents. One parent described the preschool experience as 'the worst' after one year of attendance.

Warm and welcoming environmentdiverse congregationcompassionate staff
Address
3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 877-0197
Best Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Best Beginnings for its caring, experienced staff and strong leadership under director Tama. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents, engaging curriculum, cleanliness, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally.

Experienced ownership and staffexcellent parent communication (app updates and newsletters)safe and clean facilities
Address
2029 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-4734
Childcare At Volkswagen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
7372 Volkswagen Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 800-0210
Grace Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
7815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-9090
Pro Re Bona Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1707 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-2632
Avondale Head Start Center Pre-K
Headstart Programs
4.1
Address
2302 Ocoee Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 498-7131
Boys & Girls Club Of Chattanooga, Highla
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2312 Duncan Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 629-0008
Avondale Head Start/Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1
Address
2302 Ocoee St, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 643-6500
The Learning Center At First Cumb. Pres.
Church Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Learning Center at First Cumberland Presbyterian for its caring, attentive staff, strong communication with families, and safe, welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its affordability, extended hours, security measures, educational curriculum, and engaging activities. Children are described as happy, comfortable, and thriving in their care.

Caring and kind staffstrong parent communication via app and daily updatessecure facility with key fob access
Address
1505 N. Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-2558
Primrose School Of East Brainerd
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Primrose School of East Brainerd receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication with families, and quality education and care provided across all age groups.

Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesresponsive administration
Address
1619 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 499-5584
Northside Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.1

Northside Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring environment, strong teacher-student ratios, and quality administration. However, there are concerns about communication responsiveness with prospective families and at least one negative experience regarding classroom discipline policies.

Excellent staff and administrationstrong teacher-to-student ratioscaring family-like environment
Address
923 Mississippi Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-7497
E-Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

E-KIDS Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, educational curriculum, and safe environment. However, some reviewers reported concerns about management professionalism, staff treatment, and overall environment quality.

dedicated and caring teacherslarge facilityeducational curriculum (sign language
Address
1043 Blackford Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 778-4847
Kids Rock Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kids Rock Daycare Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming staff, caring environment, and strong leadership under the new director Jennifer. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning through engaging activities, with regular communication and updates throughout the day.

Warm and welcoming staffattentive care and personalized attentionnew director implemented positive changes and training
Address
7480 Goodwin Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 803-2555
Little Kings And Queens Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3414 1st Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-1531
First Step Christian Day Care
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
2633 Glass Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 697-9479
Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Miss Mag receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong leadership. Parents report their children are happy, well-supervised, and engaged in learning. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor supervision and unprofessional staff behavior.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong leadershipclean facility
Address
225 Lookout Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-5286
Ymca Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
301 West Sixth St., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-3766
Lookout Valley Nazarene Daycare & Presch
Church Daycare
3.7

Lookout Valley Nazarene Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring teachers and safe environment. Parents consistently report their children feel loved, enjoy attending, and form lasting connections with staff. The facility offers flexible hours and engaging activities both indoors and outdoors.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong communication with parentssafe environment
Address
134 S. Aster Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 825-1961
21st Century Child Development And Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

21st Century Child Development and Learn receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced, caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication, with several highlighting long-term satisfaction. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff conduct, and child wellbeing.

Experienced and caring staffspacious and clean classroomsprofessional communication about child progress
Address
2503 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 648-8290
Dreamland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
618 North Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 899-0944
21st Century Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

21st Century Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced and caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication. However, some parents report serious safety concerns and poor staff behavior.

Experienced and caring staffspacious and clean classroomsprofessional communication about child progress
Address
2507 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 648-8290
Kidds First Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
4343 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 485-9805
The Shiny Penny
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The Shiny Penny receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, compassionate staff and smooth transition experiences for children of all ages. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.

compassionate and caring staffsmooth transition to daycaresafe environment
Address
20 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 624-1177
Chattanooga Youth And Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
501 W 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 643-6415
Newton Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1301 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-4341
Alton Park Child Development Center
Church Daycare
3
Address
3735 Alton Park Blvd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 756-1677

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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.