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464 Daycare Centers in Memphis, Tennessee

Browse all 464 daycare centers in Memphis, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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

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

There are 464 daycare centers in Memphis, 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 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

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Diversity Christian Academy Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3940 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 320-3700
Knowledge Quest @ Gaston Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1046 S. Third St., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 942-1512
Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4108 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 379-9995
Magic Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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
Address
3363 Park Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 323-0051
Growing Minds Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Growing Minds Enrichment Center in Memphis receives outstanding feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Jasmine, and the family-like environment. Parents report significant child development, educational enrichment in multiple languages and skills, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentmultilingual instruction (Spanish and sign language)
Address
3348 Millington, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 354-7713
University Of Little Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

University of Little Scholars receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, family-oriented environment and skilled staff. Parents report strong developmental progress in their children and appreciate the warm, welcoming atmosphere and personalized attention. The center is noted for safety, communication, and genuine passion for child care.

Caring and passionate staffstrong developmental progresswarm and welcoming environment
Address
941 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 244-7971
Mccormack Surprise Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1424 Florida Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 947-9509
Union Baptist Child Care
Church Daycare
5
Address
102 East Brooks Rd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 332-1876
Aspiring Scholars Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1305 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 529-7269
Creative Wonders Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2490 Chelsea Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 249-4291
Tessa'S Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1647 Semmes, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 743-2067
Joshua'S Learning Tree, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1953 Lamar Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 722-8972
Zoe Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
4095 American Way Suites 8 & 9, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 365-9827
Knowledge Quest @ College Park 21st Cclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
990 College Park Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 672-7462
Goodwill Homes Community Services, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4590 Goodwill Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 785-6790
An Awesome Learning Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4402 Stage Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 266-0013
Abundance Of Love Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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
Address
436 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 348-9275
Child Enrichment Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
2181 Union Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 276-4264
Gifts Of Love Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1731 E. Raines Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 398-2200
Perea Community Partner Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1250 Vollintine Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3450
Tinker Tots Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3458 N. Watkins Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 605-6373
Smart Stars Enrichment Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5968 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 315-5430
Memphis Leadership Foundation Refugee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise the Memphis Leadership Foundation Refugee center for its dedicated and amazing staff committed to excellence. The facility offers a positive, hopeful atmosphere with active and well-mannered children, and provides valuable support services including homework help and immigration guidance to the community.

Dedicated and amazing staffpositive and hopeful atmospherehomework and academic support
Address
258 N. Merton Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 230-2315
Fundamentals 1st Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Fundamentals 1st Learning Academy for its caring, professional staff and strong educational focus. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten in a family-like environment. The facility maintains consistent communication with parents about their child's progress.

Professional and caring staffstrong academics and learning focuschild happiness and engagement
Address
2904 Lamar, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 744-1950
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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
Address
628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 505-0230
Destination Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 692-8043
First Step Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided do not contain any feedback about First Step Learning Academy's daycare services. Instead, the reviews are about Soulwinner's Baptist Church in Memphis. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
4221 Crump Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 289-3566
The Miriam Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Miriam Child Development Center (operating as Global Children Services) for its dedicated leadership, professional staff, and educational approach to childcare. Reviews highlight the facility's loving care, developmental activities, open communication, and children's visible progress and happiness. The center is described as more than just daycare, with staff treating children like their own.

Dedicated and passionate leadershiploving and caring staffeducational curriculum beyond basic childcare
Address
3000 Walnut Grove Raod, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 323-4993
The Academy Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 updates
Address
1639 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 276-8781
South Parkway East/Kiddie Learning Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1408 Gaither Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 774-3374

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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.
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.