Best Daycare Centers in Nashville, TN
Compare 298 daycare centers in Nashville. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Nashville, Tennessee at a glance
- Daycares
- 298
- Avg rating
- 4.28/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,241
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 60
Nashville has 298 licensed daycares with 1,241 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.60 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 49% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37220 (avg 4.76 stars), while 37211 has the largest selection (38 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Nashville
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.
- 1Donelson Church Of Christ Pre-School4.71 score4.9(19)
2706 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 87 children
Donelson Church of Christ Pre-School receives consistently high marks from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its caring staff, particularly Ms. Cindy, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the religious instruction and community values emphasized at the facility.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong religious teachingscommunity-focused - 2Grace M Eaton Early Learning Center4.67 score5(10)
283 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 177 children
Parents consistently praise Equally Created (note: reviews reference 'Equally Created' rather than the listed center name) for exceptional care, individualized attention, and creating a close-knit community environment. Children show measurable progress in learning, social skills, and confidence, with parents reporting high trust in staff and leadership. The center is frequently recommended as the best daycare experience in Nashville.
Loving and attentive staffsmall close-knit community feelindividualized support including for developmental delaysresponsive leadership and communication - 3Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten4.64 score4.8(20)
4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 204 children
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten is highly regarded by parents for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and strong children's programs, including the Mothers Day Out program. The church-based center emphasizes biblical education and genuinely engages with families.
Friendly and welcoming staffclean and safe facilitiescaring teachers who know children by namestrong children's ministry - 4The Academy Of Harpeth Village4.64 score4.8(20)
7836 Learning Lane, Nashville, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 193 children
The Academy of Harpeth Village receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple parents note their children have thrived academically and emotionally under the care of dedicated teachers.
Warm and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesattentive and caring teachersengaging learning activities - 5Christ Church Nashville Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
15354 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Christ Church Nashville is a highly-rated religious facility with universal positive feedback. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and diverse community, quality of sermons and choir performances, and special programs for all ages including children's holiday events.
Welcoming and friendly atmospherediverse communityengaging sermonsexcellent choir performances - 6Hillcrest Umc Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
5112 Raywood Lane, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 68 children
Reviews praise Hillcrest UMC as a welcoming religious community with caring staff and valuable local services. Parents highlight the church's programs, facilities, and genuine compassion for those they serve. The congregation is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated to community support.
welcoming atmospherecaring staffvaluable community programsnice facilities - 715th Ave N. Learning Academy4.62 score5(8)
1417 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
15th Ave N Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the kindness of teachers, good behavior encouragement, and individual child development. The owner's active presence and involvement are noted as particularly reassuring.
Kind and professional staffstrong curriculumgood behavior and manners instructionindividual development focus - 8Rosedale Baptist Ccc4.59 score4.8(14)
503 Rosedale Avenue, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Rosedale Baptist CCC is a religious facility in Nashville with excellent ratings. Parents praise the experienced and nurturing staff who provide a safe, stimulating educational environment where children make measurable progress and thrive. The facility is commended for quality teaching, care, and fostering children's happiness and development.
experienced staffnurturing environmentsafe facilitystimulating activities - 9St. Mary Villa Child Development Center4.58 score4.9(9)
1704 Heiman St., Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
St. Mary Villa Child Development Center in Nashville receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from Director Alyssa, and the facility's supportive approach to child development. Parents appreciate the convenient location, communication tools like the Procare app, and regular family events.
caring and loving staffexcellent director leadershipchild development supportconvenient location - 10Gordon Jewish Community Center Eclc4.56 score4.7(20)
801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Gordon Jewish Community Center ECLC is a highly-rated multi-purpose facility in Nashville that offers much more than childcare, including fitness, swimming, summer camps, and cultural programming. Parents praise the beautiful facility, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including an indoor pool, gym, art galleries, and community events. The center appears to serve as a comprehensive community hub rather than a traditional daycare center.
Beautiful facilityfriendly staffexcellent swimming programs and instructorsindoor and outdoor pools
Rating Distribution
Based on 122 daycares with Google ratings in Nashville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,241 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Nashville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Nashville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37220 | 12 | 4.76 | 4 | |
| 37203 | 15 | 4.72 | 5 | |
| 37218 | 9 | 4.65 | 3 | |
| 37215 | 17 | 4.65 | 5 | |
| 37209 | 20 | 4.57 | 3 | |
| 37204 | 9 | 4.53 | 3 | |
| 37217 | 16 | 4.43 | 4 | |
| 37211 | 38 | 4.38 | 10 | |
| 37208 | 19 | 4.35 | 5 | |
| 37205 | 20 | 4.24 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Nashville (12–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
35
Medium
31–75 children
91
Large
76–150 children
135
Very Large
150+ children
37
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Nashville based on parent reviews
Donelson Church Of Christ Pre-School
2706 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN
Donelson Church of Christ Pre-School receives consistently high marks from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its caring staff, particularly Ms. Cindy, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the religious instruction and community values emphasized at the facility.
Grace M Eaton Early Learning Center
283 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN
Parents consistently praise Equally Created (note: reviews reference 'Equally Created' rather than the listed center name) for exceptional care, individualized attention, and creating a close-knit community environment. Children show measurable progress in learning, social skills, and confidence, with parents reporting high trust in staff and leadership. The center is frequently recommended as the best daycare experience in Nashville.
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten
4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten is highly regarded by parents for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and strong children's programs, including the Mothers Day Out program. The church-based center emphasizes biblical education and genuinely engages with families.
The Academy Of Harpeth Village
7836 Learning Lane, Nashville, TN
The Academy of Harpeth Village receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple parents note their children have thrived academically and emotionally under the care of dedicated teachers.
Christ Church Nashville Preschool
15354 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN
Christ Church Nashville is a highly-rated religious facility with universal positive feedback. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and diverse community, quality of sermons and choir performances, and special programs for all ages including children's holiday events.
Hillcrest Umc Preschool
5112 Raywood Lane, Nashville, TN
Reviews praise Hillcrest UMC as a welcoming religious community with caring staff and valuable local services. Parents highlight the church's programs, facilities, and genuine compassion for those they serve. The congregation is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated to community support.
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Daycare Centers in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville offers a diverse landscape of 298 childcare facilities, ranging from specialized academies to community-integrated centers. Parents frequently highlight the importance of a safe, clean environment and attentive staff when evaluating their options. For those seeking high satisfaction, the 37220 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with consistently positive feedback.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Nashville have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 122 rated facilities, with 49% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.41 stars. Our analysis covers 1,241 parent reviews. Parents in Nashville most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facility, and caring teachers.
When choosing a daycare in Nashville, 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 Nashville
Showing 298 results
- Address
- 1118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 259-3418
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- 626 Russell Street, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 291-6395 EXT 250
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- 1500 Dickerson Road, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 262-6725
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- 3790 Turley Drive, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 693-2597
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- 5354 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 833-0946
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- 4517 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 966-1783
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- 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 356-6336
Parents praise the Boys & Girls Club for its youth programs and positive community impact, with multiple 5-star reviews highlighting it as a safe haven and great after-school option. Two reviewers noted concerns about staff professionalism and the location in a disadvantaged neighborhood.
- Address
- 916 16th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 320-5106
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- 1012 Preston Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 335-0730
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- 713 Ramsey Street, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 259-3418
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- 4701 Indiana Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 545-3366
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- 482 Elysian Fields Drive, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 566-7186
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- 2817 Donna Hill Drive, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 885-8918
- Address
- 300 Danyacrest Drive, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 577-1200
- Address
- 510 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 594-2016
- Address
- 244 Foster Street, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 987-7714
- Address
- 3703 Park Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 298-8412
- Address
- 4106 Kennedy Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 226-0394
- Address
- 4608 Granny White Pke., Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 373-0897
- Address
- 60 Fairfield Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 291-6400
- Address
- 5880 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 781-3968
- Address
- 3701 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 269-5574
- Address
- 4500 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 262-6700
- Address
- 455 Rural Hill Road, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 360-2912 EXT 199
- Address
- 3500 John Mallette Drive, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 259-3418 EXT 7252
- Address
- 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 297-6544
The Gardner School of Midtown receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional teachers, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and a warm community environment. Multiple families report significant positive developmental progress and long-term satisfaction spanning several years.
- Address
- 1811 State Street, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 630-7700
- Address
- 1830 Jo Johnston, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 878-6313
- Address
- 4715 Harding Road, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 269-9712
- Address
- 3529 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
- Phone
- (615) 944-2937
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 90 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
- Church Daycare — 83 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 118 facilities