Best Daycare Centers in Knoxville, TN
Compare 219 daycare centers in Knoxville. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Knoxville, Tennessee at a glance
- Daycares
- 219
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,404
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 54
Knoxville has 219 licensed daycares with 1,404 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.54 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37934 (avg 4.7 stars), while 37918 has the largest selection (24 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Bubbles And Giggles Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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) - 2Primrose School Of Farragut4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 3Ymca Child Care Services - Bluegrass4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 4First Lutheran Early Childhood Ed4.65 score4.9(13)
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 - 5Central Baptist Bearden Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
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) - 6Fountain City Umc Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 7Trinity Learning Center LLC4.62 score5(8)
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 - 8Ywca Phyllis Wheatley After School4.59 score4.8(14)
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 - 9First Baptist. Concord After School Care4.56 score4.7(20)
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 - 10Valley Grove Baptist Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
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)
Rating Distribution
Based on 121 daycares with Google ratings in Knoxville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,404 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Knoxville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Knoxville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37934 | 15 | 4.7 | 6 | |
| 37922 | 14 | 4.65 | 4 | |
| 37915 | 6 | 4.55 | 2 | |
| 37919 | 20 | 4.36 | 8 | |
| 37920 | 18 | 4.28 | 3 | |
| 37918 | 24 | 4.27 | 4 | |
| 37923 | 16 | 4.22 | 6 | |
| 37938 | 5 | 4.15 | 2 | |
| 37931 | 12 | 4.15 | 1 | |
| 37932 | 7 | 4.1 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Knoxville (12–550 children)
Small
up to 30 children
28
Medium
31–75 children
64
Large
76–150 children
98
Very Large
150+ children
29
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Knoxville based on parent reviews
Bubbles And Giggles Learning Center
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.
Primrose School Of Farragut
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.
Ymca Child Care Services - Bluegrass
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.
First Lutheran Early Childhood Ed
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.
Central Baptist Bearden Preschool
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.
Fountain City Umc Preschool
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.
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Daycare Centers in Knoxville, Tennessee
Parents searching for childcare in Knoxville, Tennessee, have access to a directory featuring 219 facilities, ranging from specialized preschools to community-based programs. Many reviewers highlight the importance of a safe, welcoming environment supported by caring staff, which serves as a key indicator of quality. This guide helps you navigate these options by focusing on verified feedback and neighborhood performance.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Knoxville have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 121 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 1,404 parent reviews. Parents in Knoxville most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming environment, and caring and loving staff.
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
Showing 219 results
- Address
- 3225 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 688-6776
- Address
- 3620 Sisk Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 594-4467
- Address
- 11128 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 777-3852
- Address
- 2910 Montbelle Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 689-3959
Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and the engaging educational environment, noting that children learn foundational skills like counting and ABCs while enjoying varied activities. Reviewers specifically appreciate the staff's responsiveness during emergencies and the smooth classroom transitions as children age out.
- Address
- 8455 Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 660-7124
La Petite Academy Station West receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong leadership, comprehensive meals and supplies, and structured yet creative curriculum. Parents particularly appreciate the live classroom cameras, parent communication app, and the personal attention their children receive.
- Address
- 11308 Station West Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 966-3803
- Address
- 1810 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 689-1499
- Address
- 1810 Howard Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 898-0219
- Address
- 5311 Mckamey Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 690-1720
One parent describes Jamelia and the staff as amazing, helpful, and very understanding. The limited feedback highlights positive interactions with the team without noting specific complaints.
- Address
- 400 Fern Street, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 594-8950
One parent describes the program as providing amazing attention to children's happiness and growth with excellent staff, while another former student fondly recalls fun memories and hopes to return. However, a single review warns that the center may not be a good fit for families with children who have special needs or behavior issues.
- Address
- 8108 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 690-0906
- Address
- 800 Townview Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 973-1130
Parents consistently praise Haslam Boys & Girls Club as an excellent after-school and summer care option with strong programming and reliable pickup services. Families appreciate the safe environment, diverse activities, and friendly staff, with many noting multi-generational attendance at the facility.
- Address
- 407 Caswell Avenue, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 232-1214
- Address
- 4710 Murphy Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 689-8976
- Address
- 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy., Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 691-8886
- Address
- 11445 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 560-6619
- Address
- 3001 Brooks Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 594-1328
- Address
- 5717 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 973-4074
- Address
- 709 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 539-7852
- Address
- 544 Canton Hollow Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 777-0197
Parents unanimously praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong leadership under Director Ms. Terry. Children show significant academic and social development, with parents appreciating the clean facilities, regular communication via the app, age-appropriate curriculum, and family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 8908 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 693-3551
- Address
- 1226 Armstrong, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 247-4585
- Address
- 942 Southgate Circle, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 594-1118
- Address
- 1714 Mingle Avenue, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 594-4471
- Address
- 4615 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 525-7807
- Address
- 705 Tipton Avenue, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 579-5677
- Address
- 625 St. John Court, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 777-0077
- Address
- 1909 Merchants Road, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 232-1254
One parent reports that current staff fail to address serious safety issues, including ignoring children throwing rocks at each other and failing to respond to bullying incidents. While past staff were described as excellent, the reviewer feels the current team lacks the necessary response to these behavioral problems.
- Address
- 5005 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 546-1368
- Address
- 1810 Howard Drive, Knoxville, TN
- Phone
- (865) 689-3424
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 98 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
- Church Daycare — 46 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 69 facilities