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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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Ymca @ Donelson
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12140 Donelson Farms Parkway, Lakeland, TN
Phone
(901) 873-1434
Kidz Grove Academy Daycare
Church Daycare
Address
407 Old Johnston Valley Road, Kingston, TN
Phone
(865) 248-8566
A Mother'S Wish, LLC North Watkins
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3303 North Watkins, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 353-2160
Primary Prep Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
465 East Raines Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 209-1268
Midtown Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1738 Galloway Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 417-4610
Jessie Mahan Center Comm Part Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
70 N. Bellevue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 276-1603
Dot'S Learning Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1368 Hwy 51 N, Covington, TN
Phone
(901) 233-6410
Mt. Pleasant Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1111 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, TN
Phone
(931) 379-0158
Pearre Creek Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1811 Townsend Blvd, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 472-4910
Ben'S Club House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1133 Cypress Creek Rd, Martin, TN
Phone
(731) 587-5796
Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elem Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5195 Twin Woods Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-4336
Hobgood Elem Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
307 South Baird Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 898-7120
Central Christian Academy Before/After
Church Daycare
Address
801 Harrison Rd, Martin, TN
Phone
(731) 587-9877
Red Bank Elem. Dev. Learning Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1100 Mountain Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 874-1917
Soddy Elem. Developmental Learning Prog.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
260 School Street, Soddy Daisy, TN
Phone
(423) 332-8823
The Covenant School After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 467-2313
Sweetwater Primary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 Highway 322 E, Sweetwater, TN
Phone
(423) 351-7004
Mnps Extended Learning At John B Whitsit
Before or After School Daycare
Address
110 Whitsitt Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 333-5600
Mnps Pre-K At Kindercare L.C. Swiss Ave.
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise MNPS Pre-K at KinderCare Swiss Ave for its caring, attentive staff and strong leadership under director Jamie. Children show academic progress, emotional development, and enthusiasm for attending. The center maintains good communication with parents through daily photos, videos, and updates.

Loving and experienced teachersindividualized attention to each childstrong leadership
Address
410 Swiss Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 833-3960
Precious Moments Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
535 W. Market Street, Dyersburg, TN
Phone
(731) 325-5095
Mayfield Elem. Pre-K @ East Cleveland
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1450 Strawberry Lane Se, Cleveland, TN
Phone
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Apostolic Christian Academy Daycare
Church Daycare
Address
1331 William Blount Drive, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 983-4927
Apostolic Christian Academy After School
Church Daycare
Address
1331 William Blount Drive, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 983-4927
Boys & Girls Clubs Blythe Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent highlights positive interactions with specific staff members and notes a sense of safety, while another review strongly criticizes staff competence and safety protocols regarding child supervision. The facility receives mixed feedback, with praise for its family-friendly atmosphere contrasting sharply with serious complaints about administrative errors and risk management.

friendly staff (JasonMacKenzieGracie)
Address
1075 Blythe Avenue Se, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 339-2226
Boys & Girls Club Painter Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club Painter Unit as a safe, welcoming environment for children with enthusiastic staff. The facility is noted as a positive community gathering place that keeps kids engaged and off the streets. Staff member Scott Thomason is specifically commended for his dedication and inclusive approach to working with children.

Safe environmentcaring and helpful staffengaging activities
Address
841 11th Street Ne, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 472-0240
Yates Pre-K @ E. Cleveland Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1450 Strawberry Lane Se, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 813-3873
Jacksboro Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
164 Jacksboro Elem. School Rd, Jacksboro, TN
Phone
(423) 562-7433
St Pius X Classical Academy
Church Daycare
Address
2750 Tucker Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 255-2049
Carpenters Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
915 Huffstetler Road, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 980-1490
East Side Elementary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-8000

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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.