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219 Daycare Centers in Knoxville, Tennessee

Browse all 219 daycare centers in Knoxville, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Knoxville

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

    2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Bubbles and Giggles Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable growth in language, social skills, and confidence.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentchild development focusregular communication with parents (photos and progress reports)
  2. 2

    120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Farragut for its caring, experienced staff who treat children with genuine attention and affection. The facility is noted for its well-designed, age-appropriate curriculum that balances academics with social-emotional learning, and for maintaining strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, arriving excited for school each day.

    Caring and experienced staffwarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculumstrong academic results
  3. 3

    8901 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents consistently praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong educational programs. Director Ms. Terry and the teaching team are highlighted for their genuine care, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this center's care.

    Dedicated and caring staffexperienced teachersclean facilitiesstrong curriculum
  4. 4

    1207 Broadway, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 124 children

    First Lutheran Early Childhood Education in Knoxville is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming and warm with nice facilities. Reviews highlight the church's beautiful Gothic architecture, friendly staff, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate both the preschool program and the overall family-oriented environment.

    Friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities and architecturegood preschool programstrong community
  5. 5

    6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 172 children

    Central Baptist Bearden Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, community events, and quality programming including VBS and nursery care. The facility is described as Christ-centered, community-focused, and inclusive of families with special needs.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming environmentquality children's programming (VBSnursery)
  6. 6

    212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 178 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare program itself. Instead, they are reviews of the church facility and its community programs, including Celebrate Recovery meetings, a dance program, and general church activities. No parents have left reviews specifically about the preschool experience.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services
  7. 7

    12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Trinity Learning Center LLC receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight caring, attentive teachers, strong educational programming, and a nurturing environment. Parents consistently commend the director Jennifer, low teacher-to-student ratios, strict phone policies during work hours, and the center's commitment to child safety and development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained loyal for years.

    caring and loving teachersexcellent teacher-to-student ratiosstrong educational curriculum blended with play-based learningattentive director who provides daily updates
  8. 8

    124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    YWCA Phyllis Wheatley After School is highly rated by community members for its comprehensive programming and quality care. The facility offers diverse activities including swimming lessons, STEM, garden club, cooking classes, and field trips. The center serves as a community resource for events, meetings, and outreach programs.

    loving and caring staffcomprehensive programming (STEMswimmingcooking
  9. 9

    11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 140 children

    First Baptist Concord is a religious facility in Knoxville that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and well-organized children's and youth programs including VBS and Sunday School classes for all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly communitygospel-centered teachingprofessional children's ministry with safe environmentquality worship music
  10. 10

    9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Valley Grove Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong faith-based teachings, and community programs. However, the reviews provided focus primarily on church services rather than preschool/daycare operations specifically.

    Friendly and welcoming staffstrong biblical teachingactive youth and children's ministriescommunity programs (Upward basketball)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Knoxville based on parent reviews

Bubbles And Giggles Learning Center

4.9(20)

2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Bubbles and Giggles Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable growth in language, social skills, and confidence.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentchild development focus

Primrose School Of Farragut

4.9(20)

120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Farragut for its caring, experienced staff who treat children with genuine attention and affection. The facility is noted for its well-designed, age-appropriate curriculum that balances academics with social-emotional learning, and for maintaining strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, arriving excited for school each day.

Caring and experienced staffwarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculum

Ymca Child Care Services - Bluegrass

4.9(20)

8901 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN

Parents consistently praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong educational programs. Director Ms. Terry and the teaching team are highlighted for their genuine care, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this center's care.

Dedicated and caring staffexperienced teachersclean facilities

First Lutheran Early Childhood Ed

4.9(13)

1207 Broadway, Knoxville, TN

First Lutheran Early Childhood Education in Knoxville is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming and warm with nice facilities. Reviews highlight the church's beautiful Gothic architecture, friendly staff, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate both the preschool program and the overall family-oriented environment.

Friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities and architecturegood preschool program

Central Baptist Bearden Preschool

4.8(20)

6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN

Central Baptist Bearden Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, community events, and quality programming including VBS and nursery care. The facility is described as Christ-centered, community-focused, and inclusive of families with special needs.

Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming environmentquality children's programming (VBS

Fountain City Umc Preschool

4.8(20)

212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare program itself. Instead, they are reviews of the church facility and its community programs, including Celebrate Recovery meetings, a dance program, and general church activities. No parents have left reviews specifically about the preschool experience.

None mentioned regarding daycare services

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Daycare Centers in Knoxville, Tennessee

There are 219 daycare centers in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville

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Westside Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Westside Learning Center (also referred to as Wellspring) for its caring, communicative staff and safe, clean facilities. Families highlight the owner's leadership, small class sizes, engaging curriculum, and responsive approach to parental feedback. Children show enthusiasm for attending and benefit from activities, outdoor play space, and regular photo updates.

Friendly and caring staffowner-led with strong leadershipclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
531 Vanosdale Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-1135
Ebenezer Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Ebenezer Children's Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication from leadership (particularly Director Kate), and developmentally appropriate curriculum that makes learning enjoyable for children across all age groups.

Caring and loving teachersexcellent communication from director Kate and managementstructured yet flexible curriculum
Address
1532 Ebenezer Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 691-8552
Wonderland Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Wonderland Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across both locations. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum integration, and responsive leadership under owner Mr. James as key strengths that make them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesresponsive communication from director Mr. James
Address
2525 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 333-5993
Farragut Pres Children'S Enrichment Prog
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
209 Jamestown Blvd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 671-4616
Lily Pad Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Lily Pad Learning Center II receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teaching quality, learning environment, and caring staff under owner Ms. Vicky's leadership. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision of bullying, unprofessional management practices, billing disputes, and poor communication.

Hands-on ownercaring and dedicated teachersclean and nurturing environment
Address
1408 Hollywood Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 964-7832
Apostolic Kiddie Academy After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5020 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-5261
New Beeginnings, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

New Beeginnings receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and happy children. However, negative experiences (2 one-star and 1 two-star review) cite poor communication, unexplained injuries, strict/inflexible policies, high staff turnover, and concerns about the owner's interactions with parents.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational focus beyond basic childcarechildren eager t
Address
4110 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 660-1405
Kids First INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids First Inc receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, organization, and child safety, with parents highlighting long-term staff retention and personalized attention. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about disorganization, sanitation, security protocols, and staff attentiveness.

Kind and caring stafflow staff turnoverreasonable pricing
Address
6700 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 688-9736
Apostolic Kiddie Academy
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
5020 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-5261
Little White House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6605 Ruggles Ferry, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-2321
Little People Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little People Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing staff, smooth transitions to kindergarten, and strong emotional support provided to both children and parents. Multiple families report feeling like the center is an extension of their family.

Caring and nurturing staffsmooth kindergarten transitionsextended hours until 6pm
Address
6502 Archer Ln, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 688-7806
Little People Preschool III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little People Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, smooth transitions to kindergarten, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the owners' hands-on involvement and staff training. The facility maintains cleanliness and offers flexible hours and transportation services.

Caring and nurturing staffsmooth transition to kindergartenfamily-like environment
Address
6830 Tice Ln, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 922-1335
Grace Place After School
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
7171 Oak Ridge Hwy., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 342-3836
Treehouse Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Treehouse Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication through their app, and personalized attention to children. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving suspected drug use by staff and alleged mishandling by management. The facility appears to provide quality care for the majority of families, though the single negative review raises significant safety concerns.

Caring and nurturing staffopen communication via apppersonalized one-on-one attention
Address
6904 Tazewell Pk, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 688-5634
First Step II- Young Adventures
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
520 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 577-0138
Nana'S Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Nana's Playschool receives highly polarized reviews. Seven parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and positive learning atmosphere. Two parents report serious concerns including inconsistent teacher assignments, unclear illness policies, cleanliness issues, and safety hazards.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
4606 Mill Branch Ln, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 922-5273
Claxton -West Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
2400 Piedmont Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 971-5845
Middlebrook Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Middlebrook Playschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, good communication, and affordability. However, one detailed negative review raises significant concerns about security, staff training, management responsiveness, and facility maintenance.

caring and patient teachersresponsive staffgood daily communication via app
Address
1526 Robinson Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-1383
Little Oaks Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Oaks Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated teachers who know children by name, provide frequent updates, and treat kids as individuals rather than charges. Families report strong child development, emotional security, and a community-focused nonprofit environment.

Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention to each childfrequent communication and updates from staff
Address
701 E. Oak Hill Ave., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 545-8240
Starting Points Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Starting Points Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the dedicated, long-term teaching staff, strong focus on outdoor learning and nature-based education, and individualized, child-led curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional development. Parents appreciate the small, family-like environment where children develop meaningful relationships with teachers who genuinely care about each child's growth and well-being.

Experienced and caring teachers with early childhood degreesconsistent staff memberslow teacher-to-child ratios
Address
11749 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-2613
Ut Early Learning - Lake Avenue
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2010 Lake Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 974-0843
Ut Early Learning Center-Lake & 21st
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2016 Lake Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 974-0843
Abc Kiddie Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

ABC Kiddie Academy has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews highlight children's enthusiasm, quality teachers, and long community presence. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate response to harassment incidents, unprofessional staff conduct, and administrative issues.

Children excited to attendloving teacherslong-standing community presence
Address
3100 Linden Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-1096
Little Minds At Work
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little Minds at Work receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, child development, and professionalism, while negative reviewers report concerning incidents involving child treatment, billing disputes, uncooperative management, and inconsistent quality of care.

Certified and licensed staffchildren show cognitive and social developmentcaring and welcoming staff members
Address
7828 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 368-5555
Ware Vision Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
477 Park 40 N. Blvd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 659-3383
Tate'S Totz N Teenz Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Tate's Totz N Teenz has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise staff improvements, cleanliness, and affordability, others report serious issues including health and safety violations, poor communication from ownership, excessive early pickups, strict policies, and billing problems.

Affordable pricingstaff improvements over timeclean facility
Address
5304 Clinton Plaza Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 249-7492
Reliable Child Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

This daycare center has extremely polarized reviews. Several parents praise the caring staff and safe environment, while multiple other parents report serious allegations of physical abuse, including handprints on children's faces, with police reports filed and charges pending.

Safe environmentcaring and loving staffgood communication with parents
Address
2124 Ohio Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-6959
Reliable Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

This daycare has extremely polarized reviews with stark contradictions. Several parents praise the caring environment and staff led by Yvonne, reporting their children feel safe and loved. However, multiple parents allege serious child abuse incidents involving physical marks on toddlers' faces, with police reports filed and investigations pending.

Safe environmentcaring and loving staffgood communication with parents
Address
2128 Ohio Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-1114
Smart Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
1329 Border St, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 637-0181
Smart Kids Early Learning Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2025 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 441-0744

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Frequently asked questions

There are 219 all daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Knoxville, 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
Knoxville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 98 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 46 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 69 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 Knoxville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Knoxville 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.