3,658 Daycare Centers in Tennessee
Browse 3,658 daycare centers across Tennessee. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in Tennessee
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Tennessee can make the decision-making process smoother.
Tennessee has about 3,658 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Tennessee. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in Tennessee
There are 3,658 daycares in Tennessee: 285 headstart facilities, 1,586 before/after school centers, 566 religious facility daycares, and 1,221 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,221 |
| Headstart Programs | 285 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 566 |
| Before or After School | 1,586 |
Religious / Church Based Daycare
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Hunter Elementary Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 145 Hope Street, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 547-4074
Hampton Elementary Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 408 Highway 321, Hampton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 725-5220
Unaka Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 120 Unaka Drive, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 474-4110
Cloudland Elementary Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 8540 Hwy 19e, Roan Mountain, TN
- Phone
- (423) 772-5313
Boys & Girls Club Of Elizabethton/Carter
Child Daycare & Preschools
This Boys & Girls Club receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, supportive environment, and diverse programming including sports, arts, and academics. However, several parents report serious concerns including chronic late openings, inadequate staffing ratios, unresolved behavioral issues, poor management responsiveness, and discriminatory practices.
Loving and compassionate staffpositive environmentdiverse programs (art
- Address
- 104 Hudson Drive, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 543-2946
Unaka Elementary Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 120 Unaka Drive, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 474-4110
Wandell Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 800 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 547-8035
Happy Valley Middle School Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 163 Warrior Lane, Elizabethton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 547-4070
Hampton Elem Head Start And Preschool
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 408 Highway 321, Hampton, TN
- Phone
- (423) 725-5225
Defeated Elem. Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 451 Defeated Creek Hwy, Defeated, TN
- Phone
- (615) 774-3150
Boys And Girls Club-Johnson Teen Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 385 3rd Street Sw, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 559-8299
Taylor Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 5265 Bates Pike Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 478-8817
Arnold Pre-K/Head Start
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 473 8th Street, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
Church Daycare
- Address
- 4995 N. Lee Highway, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 472-0865
Cleveland State Boys And Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 3535 Adkisson Drive Nw, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 584-5370
Stuart Pre-K/Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 802 20th Street, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 476-8246
Blythe-Bower Pre-K/Headstart
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 604 20th Street Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Park View Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 300 Minnis Road, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 476-6622
Blythe-Bower Discovery Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 604 20th Street Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 479-5121
Village Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 604 20th Street Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 479-5121
Oak Grove Pre-K/Head Start
Headstart Programs
- Address
- 400 Durkee Road Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 614-7395
Bethel Springs Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 4733 Main St, Bethel Springs, TN
- Phone
- (731) 645-8257
Blanche School Leaps Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1649 Ardmore Highway, Taft, TN
- Phone
- (931) 425-6141
Stone Bridge Academic Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1107 Hedgemont Avenue, Fayetteville, TN
- Phone
- (931) 433-2034
Lincoln County High School Leaps Program
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1233 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville, TN
- Phone
- (931) 433-6505
E.K. Baker Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 1044 County Road 172, Athens, TN
- Phone
- (423) 745-2760
Four Star At Ingleside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 200 Guille Street, Athens, TN
- Phone
- (423) 745-3631
Kids Connection @ Athens City Middle
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 200 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
- Phone
- (423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ City Park Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 203 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
- Phone
- (423) 745-1796
Englewood Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
- Address
- 108 College Street, Englewood, TN
- Phone
- (423) 887-5260
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Frequently asked questions
There are 3,658 all daycares across Tennessee. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Tennessee are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Tennessee, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (Tennessee sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Tennessee vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.