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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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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
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
Scenic Hills Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3450 Scenic Hills Hwy, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4709
Learning Tree Daycare Ctr@ Bartlett, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Learning Tree Daycare Center has highly polarized reviews. Several long-term parents praise the staff's patience with challenging and special needs children, flexibility with payments, and learning programs. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant care and supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and safety incidents.

Patient with difficult and special needs childrenflexible payment optionsowner works with families
Address
2780 Summer Oaks, Bartlett, TN
Phone
(901) 380-2004
Christ Trinity Christian Academy @ Sr
Church Daycare
Address
5225 Shady Ridge Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 362-2224
Ymca @ Millington Elem B/A School Care
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6445 William Osteen Drive, Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 873-1434
Bellevue Middle School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
575 South Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4488
Alton Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2020 Alton Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-7430
Franklin Lesueur- Dba Miracle Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1321 Gleason, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 598-7494
Memphis Scholars @ Caldwell-Guthrie Prek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
951 Chelsea Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 283-2491
St. Mary'S School - Esp
Church Daycare
Address
323 Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN
Phone
(865) 766-8567
La Petite Academy - Oak Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy - Oak Ridge receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and joyful staff, strong communication through apps and photo updates, and the welcoming family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is noted for flexible hours, after-school programs, and camp options during school breaks.

Caring and attentive staffjoyful teachersstrong parent communication via app and photos
Address
112 Tulsa Road, Oak Ridge, TN
Phone
(865) 483-8324
Norris Elem Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
42 East Circle Road, Norris, TN
Phone
(865) 494-7422
Presbyterian Day School Early Childhood
Church Daycare
Address
4025 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 842-4600
Dunbar Elementary School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2606 Select, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-5000
Bethel Grove Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2459 Arlington Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-5012
Newberry Elementary School Elop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5540 Newberry Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2518

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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.