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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.

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St. Mary Villa Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.9

St. Mary Villa Child Development Center in Nashville receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from Director Alyssa, and the facility's supportive approach to child development. Parents appreciate the convenient location, communication tools like the Procare app, and regular family events.

caring and loving staffexcellent director leadershipchild development support
Address
1704 Heiman St., Nashville, TN
Phone
(629) 203-8700
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and evidence-based educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the hands-on activities, family support, and professional facility. The center is noted as high-quality childcare that is difficult to find in the Memphis area.

Caring and compassionate teachersexperienced and professional staffevidence-based instruction
Address
628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 505-0230
Mt. Juliet Day School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Mt. Juliet Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the small, family-like environment and caring staff, particularly director Chelsea and teacher Amy. Parents highlight the facility's educational focus, safety, cleanliness, responsive communication, and camera access system that allows them to monitor their children throughout the day.

Caring and responsive staffsmall family-like environmentstrong teacher-parent communication
Address
1008 Meb Court, Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 587-3344
Kids Clubhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids Clubhouse LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, patient staff, safe environment, and strong parent communication through daily photos and videos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and development.

Kind and patient staffsafe environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 945-2457
Vanderbilt Child&Family Center@Edgehill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
200 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 322-8076
Destination Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Destination Education receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly teacher Ms. Regina (Ms. Gigi), strong child development outcomes, and a caring, clean environment with Christian values.

Warm and welcoming staffdedicated teachers with genuine care for childrenchild developmental growth
Address
4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 692-8043
Redemption Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews focus primarily on the church experience rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the children's program indicates parents feel comfortable and welcomed leaving their toddlers in the kids' area.

Welcoming and kind staffchildren's program mentioned positivelystrong sense of community and church family
Address
1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 682-8394
Northside Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents praise Northside Christian Academy for its Christ-based approach to education and childcare with caring, devoted teachers. The facility is part of a welcoming church community with friendly staff who make families feel part of a church family. One parent specifically highlighted the daycare and children's school as wonderful.

Christ-based teachersloving and welcoming communityfriendly staff
Address
129 Jackson Alan Drive, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 713-2574
Ywca Phyllis Wheatley After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

YWCA Phyllis Wheatley After School is highly rated by community members for its comprehensive programming and quality care. The facility offers diverse activities including swimming lessons, STEM, garden club, cooking classes, and field trips. The center serves as a community resource for events, meetings, and outreach programs.

loving and caring staffcomprehensive programming (STEMswimming
Address
124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 546-0651
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten
Church Daycare
4.8

Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten is highly regarded by parents for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and strong children's programs, including the Mothers Day Out program. The church-based center emphasizes biblical education and genuinely engages with families.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and safe facilitiescaring teachers who know children by name
Address
4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 832-4131
Avenue Child Enrichement Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

These reviews appear to be for Avenue Church, not a daycare center. The facility listing indicates AVENUE CHILD ENRICHEMENT CENTER is a center-based daycare in Talbott, Tennessee, but all submitted reviews discuss religious worship experiences at Avenue Church rather than childcare services.

Welcoming communitypastoral leadershipyouth programs
Address
6111 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN
Phone
(423) 616-0164
St. Jude Catholic After School Care
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Jude Catholic After School Care receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and visitors highlight the strong leadership, good academics, and sense of community. The facility is described as a sacred place with active congregation and excellent service.

welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadership
Address
930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 877-6022
Westwood Day School - Church Of Christ
Church Daycare
4.8

Westwood Day School is a religious facility associated with Church of Christ that parents consistently praise for its welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the facility's active involvement in the community, caring staff, and programming for children. Parents report positive experiences with the people and activities offered.

friendly and caring staffactive in communityprograms for children
Address
511 Morrison St, Mcminnville, TN
Phone
(931) 473-8434
Tennessee Valley Community Church Presch
Church Daycare
4.8

All reviews are 5/5 stars and praise the church's worship services, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents describe feeling at home and spiritually fulfilled by the preaching, praise music, and inclusive congregation. The facility emphasizes biblical teaching and community outreach.

Welcoming and inclusive communitypassionate worship servicesknowledgeable pastoral leadership
Address
2500 E. Wood St., Paris, TN
Phone
(731) 336-6664
First Baptist Church Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews praise First Baptist Church Child Care Center for its welcoming community atmosphere, Bible-based teaching, and active involvement in the local community. Parents consistently express feeling part of a family and appreciate the church's leadership and fellowship opportunities.

Welcoming and family-like environmentBible-based instructionstrong pastoral leadership
Address
139 College Street, Madisonville, TN
Phone
(423) 442-6250
Grandmama'S House Of Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grandmama's House of Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children love attending and feel genuinely cared for by teachers who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, summer activities including a pool and field trips, and easy enrollment process.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
401 Highway 149, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 647-4800
First Step Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided do not contain any feedback about First Step Learning Academy's daycare services. Instead, the reviews are about Soulwinner's Baptist Church in Memphis. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
4221 Crump Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 289-3566
Primrose School Of Hendersonville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of Hendersonville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, strong academic preparation, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, developmental progress, and the center's communication, security measures, and nutritious meal options.

Caring and attentive staffstrong security systemsnutritious and age-appropriate meals
Address
107 Springhouse Ct., Hendersonville, TN
Phone
(615) 338-4361
Bluff City Boys And Girls Club
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
282 J. Forrest Thomas St., Bluff City, TN
Phone
(423) 534-9703
Friends At Play Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents describe Friends at Play Preschool as a welcoming facility with friendly staff and a pleasant environment. The preschool operates at a religious location and parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and kind people associated with the center.

Friendly and welcoming staffnice facilitypunctual scheduling
Address
110 Colonial Road, Rogersville, TN
Phone
(423) 272-5915
St. John United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. John United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, learning activities, playground, and safe environment for children. Staff members Debbie and Jacque are specifically commended for running an excellent program.

Safe environmentlearning activitiesplayground
Address
3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-5210
Holy Family Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Holy Family Learning Center is a Catholic parish facility in Brentwood, Tennessee with an excellent 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the welcoming community, quality priests, and diverse programs for all age groups. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture, cleanliness, and strong parish involvement in the local community.

Welcoming and loving communityGifted and engaging priests (Father JoeFather Justin)
Address
9100 Crockett Road, Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 373-3061
Step Forward Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Step Forward Day School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, loving environment and attentive staff led by director Tracy. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and feel safe and valued. The school is noted for outdoor activities, daily parent updates with photos, and a family-like community atmosphere.

Attentive and nurturing staffexperienced teachersclean and organized facility
Address
226 Bedford Way, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-8466
The Academy Of Seaboard Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Academy of Seaboard Lane receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and engaging curriculum. Parents report that their children are happy, well-cared for, and feel safe and loved at the center. Leadership and communication from management are highlighted as exceptional.

Caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong curriculum and academic preparation
Address
122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 373-7529
Aunty K'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Aunty K's Child Care in LaVergne receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff warmth, strong educational curriculum, excellent communication, and extended operating hours (6am-6pm). Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and well-prepared for the next educational stage.

Warm and professional staffcaring owner (Miss K)strong academic curriculum with visible lesson plans
Address
203 Dick Buchanan Street, Lavergne, TN
Phone
(615) 877-7473
Wee Care Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wee Care Day Care Center in Murfreesboro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for being loving, caring, and knowledgeable. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, educational activities, and genuine personal connections between staff and children. One reviewer noted the facility appears dated and could benefit from remodeling and updated learning materials.

caring and nurturing staffstrong communication with parent
Address
510 S. Hancock Street, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 890-4317
Ann Campbell Early Learning Center- Fair
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Ann Campbell Early Learning Center for its exceptional staff and educational quality. Reviews highlight the dedication and incredible work of educators, with multiple parents expressing strong satisfaction with their children's experiences at the facility.

Hardworking educatorsamazing staffhigh-quality education
Address
820 Fairview Ave, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 898-2837
Cole Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Cole Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its caring, tenured staff and developmental approach to childcare. One negative review reports concerning teacher behavior and inadequate support, though most parents describe strong communication, cleanliness, and genuine care for individual children.

Caring and patient staffstrong parent communicationdevelopmental/play-based curriculum balanced approach
Address
4305 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 754-2830
Primrose School Of Mt. Juliet
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of Mt. Juliet receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, daily app-based communication, and age-appropriate learning activities as key strengths of the center.

caring and loving staffchildren excited about schoolstrong academic and social development
Address
111 Belinda Pkwy., Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 773-7070
First United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

First United Methodist Preschool in Murfreesboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the school's caring and compassionate teaching staff, strong academic curriculum, clean facilities, and welcoming atmosphere that accepts families of all backgrounds. Parents report their children thrive academically and spiritually while being exposed to diverse cultural and artistic learning experiences.

Loving and compassionate teachersstrong academic curriculum with diverse cultural and artistic lessonsgood teacher-to-student ratio
Address
265 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 890-7316

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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.