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Best Daycare Centers in Manchester, TN

Compare 19 daycare centers in Manchester. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Manchester, Tennessee at a glance

Daycares
19
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
38
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Manchester has 19 licensed daycares with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 37355 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manchester

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
    First Methodist Christian Learning
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    105 North Church Street, Manchester, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    First Methodist Christian Learning Center in Manchester, Tennessee receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents and community members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality pre-K program, and caring staff. The facility is noted as having the best preschool program in Coffee County.

    welcoming and friendly environmentexcellent pre-K programcaring and quality staffspiritual atmosphere
  2. 2
    The Learning Ladder, INC.
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    47 Hillcrest Rd., Manchester, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    The Learning Ladder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and balanced approach to academics and play. One negative review raises concerns about the director's handling of parental feedback and adherence to policies.

    caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationstrong academic and social developmentbalanced structure and play-based learning
  3. 3
    Coffee County Child Care Center
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    707 Oak Drive, Manchester, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    Coffee County Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and sweet staff. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the affordable pricing. One review was minimal and one gave a lower rating without explanation.

    caring staffchildren enjoy attendingaffordable pricinggood care from age 1+
  4. 4
    Temple Baptist Christian Preschool
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    66 Fairlane Drive, Manchester, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 13 children

    Temple Baptist Christian Preschool in Manchester, Tennessee has mixed reviews. Most reviewers express appreciation for the church and school community, citing kind and nice staff. However, some reviewers expressed strong disapproval of the facility's marketing and outreach methods.

    kind and nice staffgood school environmentwelcoming church community

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Manchester

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Manchester, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
12 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.47avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.4avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Manchester zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3735519
4.53
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Manchester (13–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

8

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Manchester based on parent reviews

First Methodist Christian Learning

4.9(13)

105 North Church Street, Manchester, TN

First Methodist Christian Learning Center in Manchester, Tennessee receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents and community members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality pre-K program, and caring staff. The facility is noted as having the best preschool program in Coffee County.

welcoming and friendly environmentexcellent pre-K programcaring and quality staff

The Learning Ladder, INC.

4.6(7)

47 Hillcrest Rd., Manchester, TN

The Learning Ladder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and balanced approach to academics and play. One negative review raises concerns about the director's handling of parental feedback and adherence to policies.

caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationstrong academic and social development

Coffee County Child Care Center

4.6(6)

707 Oak Drive, Manchester, TN

Coffee County Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and sweet staff. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the affordable pricing. One review was minimal and one gave a lower rating without explanation.

caring staffchildren enjoy attendingaffordable pricing

Education Station Academy II

4.6(3)

4446 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN

One parent describes the center as an amazing place where their son has grown significantly since starting at age one, while another offers a starkly negative experience involving the dismissal of a child with developmental delays. A third reviewer expresses general satisfaction with the location.

staff qualitychild socializationchild development

The Education Station Academy

4.1(4)

1241 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN

Some parents highlight the staff's caring nature and family-like atmosphere, though one review cites insufficient communication regarding specific child needs. Conversely, a separate account describes a severe incident involving alleged physical aggression, unauthorized interference with a vehicle, and distressing behavior toward a child.

caring stafffamily-like atmosphereemphasis on protection and early education

Manchester Head Start

5

1200 Oakdale St., Manchester, TN

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Daycare types in Manchester

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 12

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Daycare Centers in Manchester, Tennessee

There are 19 daycare centers in Manchester, 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 Manchester have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 38 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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 Manchester

Showing 19 results

Manchester Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1200 Oakdale St., Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-7756
First Methodist Christian Learning
Church Daycare
4.9

First Methodist Christian Learning Center in Manchester, Tennessee receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents and community members highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality pre-K program, and caring staff. The facility is noted as having the best preschool program in Coffee County.

welcoming and friendly environmentexcellent pre-K programcaring and quality staff
Address
105 North Church Street, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-8283
Education Station Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

One parent describes the center as an amazing place where their son has grown significantly since starting at age one, while another offers a starkly negative experience involving the dismissal of a child with developmental delays. A third reviewer expresses general satisfaction with the location.

staff qualitychild socializationchild development
Address
4446 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-5375
Coffee County Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Coffee County Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and sweet staff. Parents report their children enjoy attending and appreciate the affordable pricing. One review was minimal and one gave a lower rating without explanation.

caring staffchildren enjoy attendingaffordable pricing
Address
707 Oak Drive, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-0288
The Learning Ladder, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Learning Ladder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and balanced approach to academics and play. One negative review raises concerns about the director's handling of parental feedback and adherence to policies.

caring and dedicated staffexcellent communicationstrong academic and social development
Address
47 Hillcrest Rd., Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 954-1111
The Education Station Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Some parents highlight the staff's caring nature and family-like atmosphere, though one review cites insufficient communication regarding specific child needs. Conversely, a separate account describes a severe incident involving alleged physical aggression, unauthorized interference with a vehicle, and distressing behavior toward a child.

caring stafffamily-like atmosphereemphasis on protection and early education
Address
1241 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 723-7002
Temple Baptist Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9

Temple Baptist Christian Preschool in Manchester, Tennessee has mixed reviews. Most reviewers express appreciation for the church and school community, citing kind and nice staff. However, some reviewers expressed strong disapproval of the facility's marketing and outreach methods.

kind and nice staffgood school environmentwelcoming church community
Address
66 Fairlane Drive, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-4911
Deerfield Elementary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9123 Highway 53, Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 222-1062
Deerfield Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9123 Highway 53, Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 570-2658
New Union Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3320 Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-8434
New Union Elementary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3320 Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 222-1062
East Coffee Elementary - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6262 Mcminnville Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 222-1062
North Coffee Elementary - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6790 Murfreesboro Hwy., Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 222-1602
North Coffee Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6790 Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 723-8220
Westwood Elementary School-Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
912 Oakdale Street, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-3412 EXT 2436
College Street Elem Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
405 College Street, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-2805
College Street Elementary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
405 College St, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 581-0099
East Coffee Elem Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6264 Mcminnville Hwy, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-8627
Westwood Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
912 Oakdale Street, Manchester, TN
Phone
(931) 728-3412

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Frequently asked questions

There are 19 all daycares in Manchester, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Manchester have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Manchester, 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
Manchester offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Manchester for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manchester 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.