
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 189 daycares with Google ratings in Memphis
Top qualities mentioned across 1,458 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Memphis, based on parent reviews
Memphis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38141 | 9 | 4.73 | 2 | |
| 38112 | 13 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 38125 | 16 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 38119 | 12 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 38116 | 38 | 4.59 | 14 | |
| 38126 | 11 | 4.58 | 6 | |
| 38111 | 30 | 4.54 | 9 | |
| 38104 | 22 | 4.52 | 7 | |
| 38128 | 26 | 4.46 | 7 | |
| 38122 | 15 | 4.4 | 4 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Memphis based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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VOLLINTINE EVERGREEN NEIGHBRHD SCH receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, security measures, and child development. However, some parents report communication and professionalism issues, including difficulty reaching the facility and concerns about staff conduct.
One parent reports severe concerns regarding staff conduct and safety, specifically citing a hostile attitude from program leadership and allegations of physical abuse against children. The reviewer urges immediate closure of the facility based on these serious incidents.
One parent describes a positive experience where staff are friendly and treat families like family, while another reviewer reports significant operational issues including chronic tardiness, poor communication, and unprofessional management. The negative feedback highlights concerns about high costs relative to the service quality and inconsistent pickup procedures. Overall, experiences vary widely between feeling like family and facing disorganization.
Central Baptist School is a religious private school in Memphis with highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, rigorous curriculum, affordable tuition, and Christian environment, while negative reviewers cite outdated facilities, strict policies, limited activities, and poor maintenance.
Riverdale Kiddie Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the staff's friendliness, teaching methods, and individual teacher relationships with children. However, serious safety and care concerns have been raised, including a reported injury incident and complaints about inadequate supervision and hygiene.
One parent highlights the teachers' sweetness and patience, particularly regarding potty training, while another cites unprofessional behavior from staff and a rude bus driver as reasons for leaving. The few reviews so far mention mixed experiences, with specific praise for individual staff members contrasting sharply with complaints about management and transportation reliability.
I RISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the loving, structured environment, attentive staff, clear communication, and strong educational curriculum rooted in Christian values.
One parent describes the center as needing to be shut down, alleging that the owners do not actually run the facility and that children are in charge.
Happy Times Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff's genuine care, strong curriculum, and school-like structure that prepares children for kindergarten. The center is noted for quality food, transportation services, and teachers who maintain excellent communication with families.
Riverdale Kiddie Community Partner Pre-K receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise staff warmth, teaching methods, and individual teachers like Ms. LaSonya, serious concerns have been raised about child safety, supervision, and responsiveness to parent concerns.
One parent warns that the beautiful new facility may not live up to its appearance and advises caution. The review suggests potential discrepancies between the facility's aesthetic and actual quality.
One parent describes the program as an excellent environment for young people to mature, while others report negative experiences, including feelings of forced religion and low budget quality. A few reviewers simply state they do not recommend the facility.
Belle Forest Community School Pre-K receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Multiple parents praise the staff's attentiveness, safety measures, and caring environment, while others report concerns about unfair disciplinary practices, inadequate support for special needs students, and poor teacher-parent communication.
Belle Forest Community School ELOP receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families who appreciate the attentive staff, safe environment, and focus on learning, but significant concerns from other parents about inconsistent discipline practices, inadequate support for special needs students, and poor staff communication and attitudes.
One parent describes the center as an excellent environment for child development, while another criticizes it as a low-budget facility that aggressively imposes religious beliefs and judgmental attitudes on young children. The few reviews so far mention that one parent would not recommend the center, preferring public school, while another offers a brief positive endorsement.
Rainbow Kidz Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star ratings and 1 four-star rating. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, safe environment, learning opportunities, and use of camera monitoring. One parent noted the facility may benefit from additional staffing due to high enrollment.
Reviews are highly polarized with fabricated/nonsensical positive reviews contrasting sharply with detailed negative accounts. Legitimate reviewers report serious concerns about facility conditions, staff professionalism, and educational quality, while some current/former participants describe positive experiences and career advancement.
Note: This facility is a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed with praise for individual staff members and clean facilities, but significant complaints about administrative dysfunction, poor phone communication, course selection errors, and inadequate instruction.
This facility appears to be a community college or vocational training center rather than a daycare, based on the reviews provided. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising staff, cleanliness, and programs, while others report severe administrative issues, poor customer service, and inadequate instruction.
Horn Lake Road Learning Center has strong loyalty from long-term families who praise the caring staff, family-friendly environment, and educational activities. However, recent visitors reported poor customer service and concerns about facility conditions and cleanliness.
One parent describes the center as the worst and most criminal in the area, accusing owners Janine and Ora Davis of being lazy, scheming, and unresponsive to children's needs. The reviewer also alleges that the staff requested they commit fraud by billing the government for a child who was not present.
One parent describes a positive experience highlighting the center's commitment to balanced development and disease control, while others report significant issues including staff unprofessionalism, billing disputes over illness-related absences, and a lack of engaging activities. Feedback suggests a disconnect between the management's stated policies and the actual experience regarding fees and curriculum execution.
Horn Lake Road Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Most reviewers praise the long-standing family-owned business for its caring staff, family-friendly environment, and educational activities, with several families using it for 20+ years. However, a few recent visitors reported rude and unprofessional staff interactions, outdated facilities, and cleanliness concerns.
Ms. Bunny Rabbit CCC #2 in Memphis receives mixed reviews. Several parents express strong satisfaction, praising it as the best daycare in Memphis with long-term enrollment and appreciation for staff member Ms. Catherine. However, some reviews contain fragmented or unclear feedback that suggests potential concerns.
One parent reports that diapers are left on children for extended periods and describes a confrontational attitude regarding payments. The reviewer also notes the presence of elderly individuals and suggests the facility may not be suitable despite initial impressions.
One parent describes the facility as a great place for children, while two others report severe safety and staffing issues, including staff hitting children, leaving them unattended, and unauthorized removal from the premises. Additional complaints cite rodent infestations, insufficient staff, and punitive discipline practices.
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