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23 Daycare Centers in Madison, Tennessee

Browse all 23 daycare centers in Madison, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Madison

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

    639 East Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 23 children

    Parents consistently praise Kidding Around Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Roberta. The daycare is noted for providing home-cooked healthy meals, flexible hours, individualized learning approaches, physical activities, and a welcoming family-like environment that supports children's development across academic, physical, and emotional domains.

    Caring and devoted staffhome-cooked healthy mealsflexible hours accommodating non-traditional work schedulesindividualized child development plans
  2. 2

    590 North Dupont Avenue, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children

    The King's Daughters Day Home receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and the facility's clean, safe environment. Children reportedly show significant academic progress and develop close relationships with teachers.

    Caring and loving staffstrong education-based curriculumclean facilitysafe environment
  3. 3

    701 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    City Road Child Development Center is a religious facility in Madison, Tennessee with excellent parent satisfaction (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the compassionate staff, affordable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its size, variety of activities, and commitment to serving the broader community.

    Loving and caring staffaffordable pricinglarge facilitycommunity activities
  4. 4

    108 Margaret Street, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Parents consistently praise Generations Childcare and Learning as an excellent facility with caring, professional staff and strong educational programming. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving, with parents appreciating regular communication through updates, photos, and apps. The center is noted for its well-rounded activities, in-house meals, and supportive community atmosphere.

    Compassionate and professional staffexcellent parent communicationqualified educators with professional developmentengaging curriculum with creative activities and sensory play
  5. 5

    434 Larkin Springs, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Parents consistently praise Exceptional Minds Learning Academy for its caring environment and educational quality. The facility is led by Ms. Dawn, described as passionate and experienced, and parents report their children thrive academically and socially while being well-cared for daily. Multiple families recommend the center highly and express satisfaction with both the director and staff.

    Loving and caring staffclean facilityexperienced directorstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  6. 6

    810 East Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Love Child Care & Enrichment Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, family-like environment and their children's development and happiness. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving refusal to change their child after an accident, citing unprofessional conduct.

    Caring and loving environmentchildren are happy and engagedgood learning opportunitiesmakes families feel welcome
  7. 7

    601 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Kreative Kids Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the dedicated staff and owner Mrs. Star for providing caring, home-like environments and meeting individual child needs. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional owner behavior, staff rudeness, health concerns, and unresolved complaints about teacher conduct.

    Staff goes above and beyondcaring and dedicated staffowner Mrs. Starmakes children feel at home
  8. 8
    Premier Learning Academy
    3.6 score
    3.5(20)

    1118 Gallatin Pike North, Madison, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Premier Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication through a daily app. Parents highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and sense of safety at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

    Professional and knowledgeable teachersstructured curriculum with developmental focuson-staff speech pathologistdaily communication app with updates and photos

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Madison based on parent reviews

Kidding Around Child Care Center

4.9(20)

639 East Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN

Parents consistently praise Kidding Around Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Roberta. The daycare is noted for providing home-cooked healthy meals, flexible hours, individualized learning approaches, physical activities, and a welcoming family-like environment that supports children's development across academic, physical, and emotional domains.

Caring and devoted staffhome-cooked healthy mealsflexible hours accommodating non-traditional work schedules

The King'S Daughters Day Home Dba

4.7(17)

590 North Dupont Avenue, Madison, TN

The King's Daughters Day Home receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and the facility's clean, safe environment. Children reportedly show significant academic progress and develop close relationships with teachers.

Caring and loving staffstrong education-based curriculumclean facility

Kids R Us Learning Academy

5(4)

110 Delaware Avenue, Madison, TN

City Road Child Development Center

4.5(20)

701 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN

City Road Child Development Center is a religious facility in Madison, Tennessee with excellent parent satisfaction (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the compassionate staff, affordable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its size, variety of activities, and commitment to serving the broader community.

Loving and caring staffaffordable pricinglarge facility

Generations Childcare And Learning

4.5(20)

108 Margaret Street, Madison, TN

Parents consistently praise Generations Childcare and Learning as an excellent facility with caring, professional staff and strong educational programming. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving, with parents appreciating regular communication through updates, photos, and apps. The center is noted for its well-rounded activities, in-house meals, and supportive community atmosphere.

Compassionate and professional staffexcellent parent communicationqualified educators with professional development

Exceptional Minds Learning Academy

4.4(12)

434 Larkin Springs, Madison, TN

Parents consistently praise Exceptional Minds Learning Academy for its caring environment and educational quality. The facility is led by Ms. Dawn, described as passionate and experienced, and parents report their children thrive academically and socially while being well-cared for daily. Multiple families recommend the center highly and express satisfaction with both the director and staff.

Loving and caring staffclean facilityexperienced director

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Daycare Centers in Madison, Tennessee

There are 23 daycare centers in Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison

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Kids R Us Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
110 Delaware Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 810-3093
Kidding Around Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kidding Around Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Roberta. The daycare is noted for providing home-cooked healthy meals, flexible hours, individualized learning approaches, physical activities, and a welcoming family-like environment that supports children's development across academic, physical, and emotional domains.

Caring and devoted staffhome-cooked healthy mealsflexible hours accommodating non-traditional work schedules
Address
639 East Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 891-7842
The King'S Daughters Day Home Dba
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The King's Daughters Day Home receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and the facility's clean, safe environment. Children reportedly show significant academic progress and develop close relationships with teachers.

Caring and loving staffstrong education-based curriculumclean facility
Address
590 North Dupont Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 865-5164
City Road Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.5

City Road Child Development Center is a religious facility in Madison, Tennessee with excellent parent satisfaction (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the compassionate staff, affordable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its size, variety of activities, and commitment to serving the broader community.

Loving and caring staffaffordable pricinglarge facility
Address
701 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 868-7878
Generations Childcare And Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Generations Childcare and Learning as an excellent facility with caring, professional staff and strong educational programming. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving, with parents appreciating regular communication through updates, photos, and apps. The center is noted for its well-rounded activities, in-house meals, and supportive community atmosphere.

Compassionate and professional staffexcellent parent communicationqualified educators with professional development
Address
108 Margaret Street, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 426-7889
Exceptional Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Exceptional Minds Learning Academy for its caring environment and educational quality. The facility is led by Ms. Dawn, described as passionate and experienced, and parents report their children thrive academically and socially while being well-cared for daily. Multiple families recommend the center highly and express satisfaction with both the director and staff.

Loving and caring staffclean facilityexperienced director
Address
434 Larkin Springs, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 828-7396
Kreative Kids 2 Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
823 East Meade, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 928-7252
Love Child Care & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Love Child Care & Enrichment Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, family-like environment and their children's development and happiness. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving refusal to change their child after an accident, citing unprofessional conduct.

Caring and loving environmentchildren are happy and engagedgood learning opportunities
Address
810 East Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 612-3555
Kreative Kids Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kreative Kids Childcare Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the dedicated staff and owner Mrs. Star for providing caring, home-like environments and meeting individual child needs. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional owner behavior, staff rudeness, health concerns, and unresolved complaints about teacher conduct.

Staff goes above and beyondcaring and dedicated staffowner Mrs. Star
Address
601 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 647-7588
Premier Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Premier Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication through a daily app. Parents highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and sense of safety at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Professional and knowledgeable teachersstructured curriculum with developmental focuson-staff speech pathologist
Address
1118 Gallatin Pike North, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 678-7398
Goodpasture Christian School - Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
619 West Due West Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 868-6171
Ymca @ Smithson Craighead
Before or After School Daycare
Address
730 Neelys Bend Road, Madison, TN
Phone
(931) 239-0476
St. Joseph Pre-Kindergarten
Church Daycare
Address
1225 Gallatin Road, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 865-1491
Ymca @ Neelys Bend Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1300 Neelys Bend Road, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 259-3418
Goodpasture Christian School - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
619 Due West Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 868-6171
Ymca @ Amqui Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
319 Anderson Lane, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 202-1158
Madison Campus Elem.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1515 Sutherland Dr., Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 865-4575
Taylor Stratton Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
310 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 860-1486
Chadwell Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
321 Port Drive, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 860-1459
Ymca @ Taylor Stratton Elem. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
310 West Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 630-0845
Ymca @ Gateway Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1524 Monticello Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 259-3418
Amqui Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
319 Anderson Lane, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 612-3678
Kinder Heart Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
917 Apple Valley Road, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 491-0069

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Frequently asked questions

There are 23 all daycares in Madison, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Madison, 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
Madison offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 12 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 Madison for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Madison 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.