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Best Daycare Centers in Memphis, TN

Compare 464 daycare centers in Memphis. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Memphis, Tennessee at a glance

Daycares
464
Avg rating
4.26/5
Parent reviews
1,458
Top rated (4.5+)
100

Memphis has 464 licensed daycares with 1,458 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.100 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 38141 (avg 4.73 stars), while 38116 has the largest selection (38 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Memphis

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

    628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 330 children

    Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and evidence-based educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the hands-on activities, family support, and professional facility. The center is noted as high-quality childcare that is difficult to find in the Memphis area.

    Caring and compassionate teachersexperienced and professional staffevidence-based instructioncontinuing education for staff
  2. 2

    1112 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    Sharing God's Love Learning Center #2 receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are happy, comfortable, and treated like family members. Parents praise the staff's friendliness and respectfulness, with many noting their children no longer cry at drop-off and some have attended for years.

    Caring and respectful staffchildren feel like familychildren are happy and don't cry at drop-offlong-term attendance
  3. 3

    5095 Millbranch, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Sharing God's Love Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy to attend and reluctant to leave, with many families maintaining long-term enrollment. Staff members are described as friendly, respectful, and providing excellent care.

    Caring and respectful stafffamily-like atmospherechildren happy at drop-off and pick-uplong-term parent satisfaction
  4. 4

    3363 Park Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Parents consistently praise Magic Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children show measurable academic progress and developmental gains, including language learning. Multiple families have remained with the center for extended periods, reflecting high satisfaction and trust.

    Caring and loving staffclean classroomsstrong academic curriculum and lesson plansbilingual education (Spanish)
  5. 5

    436 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents consistently praise Abundance of Love Enrichment Center for its caring staff, clean and organized environment, and focus on child development and education. Multiple reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in their children's social skills and confidence, along with personable leadership and reasonable pricing. All reviews are 5-star ratings with strong recommendations.

    caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityeducational environment and resourceschild development focus
  6. 6
    Destination Education
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children

    Destination Education receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly teacher Ms. Regina (Ms. Gigi), strong child development outcomes, and a caring, clean environment with Christian values.

    Warm and welcoming staffdedicated teachers with genuine care for childrenchild developmental growthdaily communication and photo updates with parents
  7. 7

    1639 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Parents consistently praise The Academy Childcare Center for its caring, patient teachers and strong developmental outcomes. Multiple reviews highlight excellent communication through daily pictures and curriculum updates, with directors and staff described as accessible and professional. First-time parents particularly appreciate the peace of mind and emotional support provided by the facility.

    Caring and patient teachersdevelopmental progress and growthdaily pictures and curriculum updatesengaging activities and fall festival
  8. 8

    2400 Union Ave., Memphis, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 396 children

    Lindenwood Christian CCC/AS Program in Memphis receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like community. Parents praise the warm, passionate staff, safe environment, enriching curriculum, and convenient hours. Multiple families report that their children thrived emotionally and academically, with many expressing difficulty leaving the center when relocating.

    Warmcaringand passionate teachers and stafffamily-like at
  9. 9

    23 South Idlewild, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Hope House Day Care Center receives consistently high praise with all 5-star ratings. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming, professional staff who are attentive and supportive. The facility is described as a caring community organization dedicated to helping and uplifting people.

    Amazing staffwelcoming environmentprofessional servicegood listening skills
  10. 10

    256 E. Mclemore Ave., Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Precious Faces Learning Academy is a 3D ultrasound facility (not a traditional daycare) that receives consistently excellent feedback from expecting parents. Clients praise the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and high-quality imaging services. The technician Astred is frequently highlighted for her patience, kindness, and dedication to capturing quality photos.

    Warm and welcoming atmospherepatient and knowledgeable staffhigh-quality ultrasound imagesc

Rating Distribution

Based on 189 daycares with Google ratings in Memphis

4.5 - 5.0
100
4.0 - 4.4
38
3.0 - 3.9
42
Below 3
9

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 1,458 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Welcoming environment
12
2Clean facility
10
3Welcoming atmosphere
10
4Caring staff
9
5Children enjoy attending
9
6Safe environment
9
7Caring and loving staff
8
8Clean and organized facility
7

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Memphis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
381419
4.73
2
3811213
4.7
2
3812516
4.63
2
3811912
4.63
2
3811638
4.59
14
3812611
4.58
6
3811130
4.54
9
3810422
4.52
7
3812826
4.46
7
3812215
4.4
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Memphis (13–400 children)

Small

up to 30 children

87

Medium

31–75 children

158

Large

76–150 children

159

Very Large

150+ children

59

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Memphis based on parent reviews

Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy

4.9(20)

628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN

Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and evidence-based educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the hands-on activities, family support, and professional facility. The center is noted as high-quality childcare that is difficult to find in the Memphis area.

Caring and compassionate teachersexperienced and professional staffevidence-based instruction

Sharing God"S Love Learning Center #2

5(12)

1112 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN

Sharing God's Love Learning Center #2 receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are happy, comfortable, and treated like family members. Parents praise the staff's friendliness and respectfulness, with many noting their children no longer cry at drop-off and some have attended for years.

Caring and respectful staffchildren feel like familychildren are happy and don't cry at drop-off

Sharing God'S Love Learning Center

5(12)

5095 Millbranch, Memphis, TN

Parents consistently praise Sharing God's Love Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy to attend and reluctant to leave, with many families maintaining long-term enrollment. Staff members are described as friendly, respectful, and providing excellent care.

Caring and respectful stafffamily-like atmospherechildren happy at drop-off and pick-up

Magic Kidz Learning Center

5(9)

3363 Park Ave, Memphis, TN

Parents consistently praise Magic Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children show measurable academic progress and developmental gains, including language learning. Multiple families have remained with the center for extended periods, reflecting high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and loving staffclean classroomsstrong academic curriculum and lesson plans

Abundance Of Love Enrichment Center

5(9)

436 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN

Parents consistently praise Abundance of Love Enrichment Center for its caring staff, clean and organized environment, and focus on child development and education. Multiple reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in their children's social skills and confidence, along with personable leadership and reasonable pricing. All reviews are 5-star ratings with strong recommendations.

caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityeducational environment and resources

Destination Education

4.8(20)

4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN

Destination Education receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly teacher Ms. Regina (Ms. Gigi), strong child development outcomes, and a caring, clean environment with Christian values.

Warm and welcoming staffdedicated teachers with genuine care for childrenchild developmental growth

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Daycare Centers in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis offers a robust selection of 464 childcare facilities, ranging from large community partners to intimate home-based programs. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and clean environments as key reasons for choosing these centers. For those prioritizing high ratings, the 38133 zip code stands out with perfect average scores across its local options.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Memphis have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 189 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 1,458 parent reviews. Parents in Memphis most frequently praise daycares for welcoming environment, clean facility, and welcoming atmosphere.

When choosing a daycare in Memphis, 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 Memphis

Showing 464 results

Oakshire Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1765 East Holmes Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3140
Snowden School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1870 North Parkway, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4621
Oakhaven Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3795 Bishop Bridge Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3420
La Petite Academy @New Allen
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy @New Allen for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable progress in social, cognitive, and academic skills. Families report high satisfaction and trust in the center's curriculum and management.

Passionate and professional teacherssafe and loving environmentcurriculum promotes curiosity and learning
Address
4125 New Allen Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 353-5975
Scenic Hills Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3450 Scenic Hills Hwy, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4709
Christ Trinity Christian Academy @ Sr
Church Daycare
Address
5225 Shady Ridge Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 362-2224
Bellevue Middle School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
575 South Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4488
Alton Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2020 Alton Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-7430
Franklin Lesueur- Dba Miracle Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1321 Gleason, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 598-7494
Memphis Scholars @ Caldwell-Guthrie Prek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
951 Chelsea Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 283-2491
Presbyterian Day School Early Childhood
Church Daycare
Address
4025 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 842-4600
Dunbar Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2606 Select, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-5000
Bethel Grove Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2459 Arlington Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-5012
Newberry Elementary School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5540 Newberry Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2518
Lil Olympian Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5500 Millbranch, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 398-9911
St. Louis Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
5192 Shady Grove Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 255-1909
White Station Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4840 Chickasaw Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-8900
Shrine School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4259 Forest View Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2400
Southwind Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8155 Meadowvale Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2805
Keystone Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4301 Old Allen Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3924
Porter Leath Covington Pike Head Start
Headstart Programs

One parent describes this Head Start program as the best in the city, noting that their daughter has learned a great deal. No specific complaints or negatives are mentioned in the available feedback.

best in the citydaughter has learned so much
Address
5025 English Towne Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 922-0890
Kate Bond Elementary School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2727 Kate Bond Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-0020
Ross Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4890 Ross Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-1990
The Maria Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
740 Harbor Bend Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 527-3444
Double Tree Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4560 Double Tree Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-8144
Lydia'S Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
594 Harrell Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 452-1667
Snowden School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1870 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4621
Other Mothers Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3046 Sharpe Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 745-0995
Cherokee Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3061 Kimball Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-5028
Resurrection Catholic School Pre-K
Church Daycare
Address
3572 Emerald Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 546-9926

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Frequently asked questions

There are 464 all daycares in Memphis, Tennessee. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Memphis have an average Google rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 189 rated facilities. About 53% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Memphis, 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
Memphis offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 206 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 77 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 174 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 Memphis for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Memphis 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.
The 38133 zip code currently holds the best average rating of 5/5 stars, calculated across 4 facilities located in that area.
Out of 464 total facilities, 195 have been rated on Google, contributing to a total of 1468 analyzed parent reviews.
Review analysis shows parents consistently mention a welcoming environment and clean facility as the most common positive attributes.