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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 Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	1,221
Headstart Programs	285
Religious / Church Based Daycare	566
Before or After School	1,586

Childcare & Pre-school

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Headstart Programs

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Religious / Church Based Daycare

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Before or After School

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Browse by type in Tennessee

🎨 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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Scales Elementary Esp

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2340 St. Andrews Drive, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: (615) 895-5279

Kate Bond Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2727 Kate Bond Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 416-0020

Dexter Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 7105 Dexter Road, Cordova, TN
Phone: (901) 416-0355

Donelson Elementary School Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 12140 Donelson Farms Parkway, Arlington, TN
Phone: (901) 389-6973

Sycamore Elementary School Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1155 Sycamore Road, Collierville, TN
Phone: (901) 854-8202

Tara Oaks Elementary School Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 600 Harpers Ferry Road, Collierville, TN
Phone: (901) 853-3337

Winridge Elementary School Elop

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 3500 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 416-6618

Cherokee Elementary Elop

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 3061 Kimball Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 416-5028

Kindercare Raines Comm. Partner Pre-K

Child Daycare & Preschools

KINDERCARE RAINES COMM. PARTNER PRE-K receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational activities, and caring environment. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff communication, discipline practices, and payment handling procedures.

Caring and welcoming staffeffective potty training and developmental supportstrong academics and learning outcomes

Address: 6424 E. Raines Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 416-3450

Atoka Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 870 Rosemark Rd., Atoka, TN
Phone: (901) 837-5650

Maynardville Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 615 Main St, Maynardville, TN
Phone: (865) 992-8391

Woodland Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2303 Indian Ridge Road, Johnson City, TN
Phone: (423) 434-5267

North Side Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1000 N. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN
Phone: (423) 434-5249

Ramer Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 4186 Hwy 57 W, Ramer, TN
Phone: (731) 646-0169

Mcewen Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 220 Swift Street, Mcewen, TN
Phone: (931) 582-6913

Ymca @ Shayne Elementary School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 6217 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 693-2581

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 719 Allred Road, Clarkrange, TN
Phone: (931) 863-5155

Brownsville Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 127 Grand Ave, Brownsville, TN
Phone: (731) 772-0526

Kids Place, INC. Corryton

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 7200 Corryton Road, Corryton, TN
Phone: (865) 687-1707

Christian Academy Of Knoxville

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 529 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 690-4721 EXT 164

The Goddard School - Farragut

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Goddard School Farragut for exceptional, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers report their children have shown significant growth and development, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families describe feeling confident and at ease with the quality of care and communication provided.

Warm and kind staffexceptional directorsnurturing environment

Address: 125 Loudoun Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 966-0663

Kids Place, INC. Amherst

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5101 Schaad Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 660-7154

Stepping Stones Christian Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1133 Cypress Creek Road, Martin, TN
Phone: (731) 587-5796

Parrottsville Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1903 Highway 321, Parrottsville, TN
Phone: (423) 587-4501

Chester County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1495 White Avenue, Henderson, TN
Phone: (731) 989-5192

Nashville International Academy Pre-K

Address: 7335 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 352-5903

Dupont Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4134 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

First Steps Preschool, LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 9834 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN
Phone: (423) 551-4477

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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.