
Compare 45 daycare centers in Jackson. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jackson has 45 licensed daycares with 145 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.12 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 44% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 38305 with 24 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.
580 Oil Well Road, Jackson, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 250 children
West Jackson Baptist Church Child Care is highly regarded by attendees with a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the large, clean facilities, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong children's and youth ministries. The church is described as a supportive family environment despite its size.
1627 N. Highland, Jackson, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 144 children
First Baptist C.D.C. is a religious facility in Jackson, Tennessee with exclusively positive reviews. Parents praise the church community, spiritual environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and supportive of children and families.
2019 North Parkway, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 189 children
Gabriel's Educational Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, educational programs, and care quality. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management professionalism, staff turnover, and alleged safety issues including inadequate adult-to-child ratios and allowing sick children to attend.
32 Garland Drive, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Therapy & Learning Center is highly praised for its therapeutic services and knowledgeable staff who help children with developmental delays and physical rehabilitation. Parents report significant progress in their children's development across physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. However, some parents have experienced inconsistent front-desk customer service and administrative communication issues.
23 N. Massachusetts Avenue, Jackson, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 49 children
Bemis United Methodist Children's Center is highly regarded by most reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and community involvement. The facility is noted as a beautiful historic church with friendly staff. One reviewer expressed strong negative sentiment, but this is an outlier among predominantly positive feedback.
2752-B North Highland Ave, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
In Good Hands Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star and 1 three-star review. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, frequent communication, educational quality, and welcoming environment. One parent withdrew their child due to concerns about nutrition/hydration management and a conflict with kitchen staff.
1660-I South Higland Ave, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Children's Discovery Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for caring staff, Christian values education, and a family-like environment. However, some parents report communication issues, high pricing, and concerns about class placement decisions and owner responsiveness.
1660-F S. Highland, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Children's Discovery Learning Center II receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, Christian values, and educational environment, but recent complaints highlight communication issues with ownership, class placement problems, and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.
315 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
Best Friends Childcare Center II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and loving staff, clean facilities, and children who are excited and happy to attend. The center has maintained strong parent satisfaction across multiple years and locations.
451 E. Baltimore, Jackson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Wee Care Too receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise for individual staff members like Mr. Joey and Mrs. Sheryl, but significant criticism of the owner Cheryl Nabors regarding professionalism and communication. Parents report excellent care and engagement from frontline staff, but serious concerns about management, high staff turnover, and handling of parental concerns.
Based on 27 daycares with Google ratings in Jackson
Top qualities mentioned across 145 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Jackson, based on parent reviews
Jackson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38305 | 24 | 4.14 | 6 | |
| 38301 | 21 | 4.1 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jackson (20–380 children)
Small
up to 30 children
12
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
15
Very Large
150+ children
7
Highest rated daycares in Jackson based on parent reviews
580 Oil Well Road, Jackson, TN
West Jackson Baptist Church Child Care is highly regarded by attendees with a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the large, clean facilities, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong children's and youth ministries. The church is described as a supportive family environment despite its size.
1627 N. Highland, Jackson, TN
First Baptist C.D.C. is a religious facility in Jackson, Tennessee with exclusively positive reviews. Parents praise the church community, spiritual environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and supportive of children and families.
2112 A Hollywood Drive, Jackson, TN
Reviewers express strong enthusiasm for Gracie's Baby Day Care, with one parent noting that their child loves the program and describing the center as the number one option in Jackson. Another parent highlights the facility's quality by sharing that their daughter, who attended, became a straight-A student.
2019 North Parkway, Jackson, TN
Gabriel's Educational Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, educational programs, and care quality. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management professionalism, staff turnover, and alleged safety issues including inadequate adult-to-child ratios and allowing sick children to attend.
34 Federal Drive, Jackson, TN
Parents describe KINDER ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER II as an amazing place where staff demonstrate genuine care and maintain exceptional cleanliness. Reviewers highlight the director's friendliness and consistent communication regarding their child's daily activities as key strengths of the center.
32 Garland Drive, Jackson, TN
Therapy & Learning Center is highly praised for its therapeutic services and knowledgeable staff who help children with developmental delays and physical rehabilitation. Parents report significant progress in their children's development across physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. However, some parents have experienced inconsistent front-desk customer service and administrative communication issues.
There are 45 daycare centers in Jackson, 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 Jackson have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 27 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 145 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Jackson, 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 KINDER ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER II as an amazing place where staff demonstrate genuine care and maintain exceptional cleanliness. Reviewers highlight the director's friendliness and consistent communication regarding their child's daily activities as key strengths of the center.
Reviewers express strong enthusiasm for Gracie's Baby Day Care, with one parent noting that their child loves the program and describing the center as the number one option in Jackson. Another parent highlights the facility's quality by sharing that their daughter, who attended, became a straight-A student.
One parent highlights First Presbyterian Playschool, noting that all four of their children attended and learned effectively through play in a structured environment. The reviewer emphasizes that the teachers' affection for the children provided peace of mind while they were away.
First Baptist C.D.C. is a religious facility in Jackson, Tennessee with exclusively positive reviews. Parents praise the church community, spiritual environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and supportive of children and families.
West Jackson Baptist Church Child Care is highly regarded by attendees with a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the large, clean facilities, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong children's and youth ministries. The church is described as a supportive family environment despite its size.
Gabriel's Educational Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, educational programs, and care quality. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management professionalism, staff turnover, and alleged safety issues including inadequate adult-to-child ratios and allowing sick children to attend.
Parents highlight the daycare's excellent communication and attentive care for children's developmental needs, with one reviewer noting they would have stayed if not for a closer, more affordable option. The facility receives high marks for keeping families informed about daily activities.
Therapy & Learning Center is highly praised for its therapeutic services and knowledgeable staff who help children with developmental delays and physical rehabilitation. Parents report significant progress in their children's development across physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. However, some parents have experienced inconsistent front-desk customer service and administrative communication issues.
Bemis United Methodist Children's Center is highly regarded by most reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and community involvement. The facility is noted as a beautiful historic church with friendly staff. One reviewer expressed strong negative sentiment, but this is an outlier among predominantly positive feedback.
In Good Hands Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star and 1 three-star review. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, frequent communication, educational quality, and welcoming environment. One parent withdrew their child due to concerns about nutrition/hydration management and a conflict with kitchen staff.
One parent highlights Ms. Gabriel's high professional standards and dedication to both staff and children, noting that their son enjoys school and has learned significantly. In contrast, another parent reports a very unprofessional experience and explicitly states they would not recommend the facility.
One parent reports a highly positive experience, noting that their daughter has attended since six weeks old and feels loved, while another describes the staff as family-like and educational. In contrast, a separate parent describes the environment as ungodly and rude, stating they removed their son from the program.
One parent highlights the staff as caring and notes the availability of flexible scheduling options. No specific drawbacks were reported in this single review.
Best Friends Childcare Center II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and loving staff, clean facilities, and children who are excited and happy to attend. The center has maintained strong parent satisfaction across multiple years and locations.
Children's Discovery Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback for caring staff, Christian values education, and a family-like environment. However, some parents report communication issues, high pricing, and concerns about class placement decisions and owner responsiveness.
Children's Discovery Learning Center II receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, Christian values, and educational environment, but recent complaints highlight communication issues with ownership, class placement problems, and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.
One parent describes staff as unprofessional and using foul language around the children, while also noting that babies remain sick.
One parent reports an exceptional long-term experience with caring staff and consistent quality care, while another describes a negative termination process involving rude communication and a lack of prior behavioral feedback. The contrasting experiences highlight both the potential for high-quality childcare and significant risks regarding administrative conduct and transparency.
Wee Care Too receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise for individual staff members like Mr. Joey and Mrs. Sheryl, but significant criticism of the owner Cheryl Nabors regarding professionalism and communication. Parents report excellent care and engagement from frontline staff, but serious concerns about management, high staff turnover, and handling of parental concerns.
Parents report a mixed experience at this center, with one family highlighting a positive and recommended environment while another describes the location as having unsafe conditions and poor management. These conflicting accounts suggest significant variability in the quality of care and operational standards.
One parent highlights the strong staff attention and long-term care over seven years, while another calls it the best childcare in Jackson. Both reviewers express high satisfaction with the facility's support during school breaks.
One parent reports a positive experience, noting that the staff is great and their children have grown up there. Conversely, three other parents describe severe issues including safety concerns, unprofessional staff behavior, and restrictive drop-off policies. These critics explicitly advise against enrollment due to incidents involving rough handling and disregard for parental instructions.
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