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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 TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school1,221
Headstart Programs285
Religious / Church Based Daycare566
Before or After School1,586

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🎨 Preschools 331✝️ Christian Daycare 177🕊️ Baptist Daycare 75🎒 After School Programs 50🌱 Montessori 48📚 Kindergarten 24⛪ Catholic Daycare 19👶 Infant & Toddler 7🌍 Bilingual Daycare 2

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Lipscomb Academy (Extended Day)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4517 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 966-1783
Extended School Program, INC. @ Glendale
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Thompson Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 292-1789
Ymca @ Hull-Jackson Montessori
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1015 Kellow, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 878-6314
Backfield In Motion @ John Early
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1000 Cass St., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 227-9935
Ymca @ Park Avenue School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3703 Park Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 533-4065
Ymca @ Gower
Before or After School Daycare
Address
650 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 533-3632
The Children'S House Of Nashville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3404 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 298-5647
Nashville Christian School Eclc
Church Daycare
Address
7555 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 356-5605
J.E. Moss Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4701 Bowfield Drive, Antioch, TN
Phone
(615) 333-5200 EXT 131
Mt. View Elementary Pre- K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3820 Murfreesboro Road, Antioch, TN
Phone
(615) 641-9393
Maxwell Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5535 Blue Hole Road, Antioch, TN
Phone
(615) 333-7180
Joelton Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7141 Whites Creek Pike, Joelton, TN
Phone
(615) 876-5110
Amqui Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
319 Anderson Lane, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 612-3678
Fall Hamilton Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
510 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 291-6380
Ymca @ Waverly-Belmont
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2301 10th Ave. S., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 259-3418 EXT 7252
Overbrook School Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 292-5134 EXT 3270
St. Henry Pre-Kindergarten
Church Daycare
Address
6401 Harding Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 352-1328
Tom Joy Head Start
Headstart Programs

Parents describe the head start program as a supportive environment where staff are friendly and provide comprehensive resources to prepare children for kindergarten. While the few available reviews are overwhelmingly positive, no specific drawbacks or complaints have been identified by families.

friendly and amazing staffcomprehensive resource provisioneffective kindergarten preparation
Address
1901 Lischey Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 880-1690
Davidson Academy Extended Programs
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 860-5300
Kindercare Learning Center At Swiss
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center at Swiss Avenue for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Jamie. Children show academic progress, emotional growth, and genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating daily photo/video updates and effective communication.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong leadershipchild development and academic progress
Address
410 Swiss Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 833-3960
St. Edward Pre-Kindergarten
Church Daycare
Address
190 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 833-5770
First Baptist Academy Powell
Church Daycare
Address
7706 Ewing Road, Powell, TN
Phone
(865) 947-8503
Harding Academy Early Childhood Cordova
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8350 Macon Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 767-1008
The Academy Performing Arts Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1643 Madison, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 276-8781
Hamilton Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1378 Ethlyn Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-7826
Oakshire Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1765 East Holmes Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3140
Ywca @ E.E. Jeter
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7662 Benjestown Rd, Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 382-2294
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

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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.