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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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Collierville Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Reviews praise Collierville Methodist Preschool as a welcoming religious facility with strong community involvement and excellent facilities. Parents highlight the church's inclusive programming, helpful staff, and beautiful sanctuary. The facility is noted for hosting various community events and providing accommodating services.

Beautiful and spacious facilitystrong community outreach programsinclusive events (special needs Easter egg hunt)
Address
454 W. Poplar, Collierville, TN
Phone
(901) 853-8636
Srvs Kids And Families
Church Daycare
4.7

SRVS Kids and Families is a religious facility in Memphis with a 4.7/5 rating. Reviews praise the church's worship services, preaching, music programs, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents highlight the facility's role in youth activities and cultural events like ballet recitals and performances.

Expository preachingwarm and friendly congregationquality music and performances
Address
4738 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 288-8819
Grace St. Luke'S Episcopal Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Preschool receives consistently positive feedback centered on the church's welcoming atmosphere and community involvement rather than preschool-specific services. Reviewers praise the kind staff, spiritual environment, and active community outreach programs. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting satisfaction with the facility and congregation.

welcoming and friendly staffstrong sense of communitycommunity service programs (soup kitc
Address
1760 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 278-0200
Ridgeway Early Learning Center Elop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
3435 Ridge Meadow Parkway, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-1530
Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 937-2784
Small Steps Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Small Steps Child Care in Memphis receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and quality meals provided daily. Parents report their children are well-prepared for school with significant academic and developmental progress. The facility is described as a clean, loving environment where children feel safe and happy.

Exceptionalcaring staff; strong curriculum with measurable academic results; nutritious hot meals provided daily; warmwelcoming environment; children well-prepared for elementary school; owner Ms. Tanya highly personable and accessible; enrichment activities including cooking classes
Address
1422 Gillham Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 382-5866
Great Expectations Prep Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Great Expectations Prep Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational approach, and nurturing environment. The facility is credited with supporting child development, maintaining safety protocols, and providing regular parent communication. One parent reported a serious concern about inadequate supervision and dismissive handling of an injury incident.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational focusemotional support
Address
2759 Colony Park Dr., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 300-6959
Cordova Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for its caring, professional staff and strong educational programs. Children show measurable academic progress and emotional development while appearing happy and eager to attend. Multiple parents highlight excellent safety protocols and personalized daily communication.

Caring and patient staffstrong academic instructionchild happiness and enthusiasm
Address
8200 Macon Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 758-8877
Calvary Place, INC
Church Daycare
4.7

These reviews do not pertain to daycare services. The facility operates as a religious institution that hosts community events, particularly a popular Lenten lunch series featuring Southern church food. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, renovated facilities, and quality of homemade meals served by volunteers.

Beautiful renovated buildingwelcoming communityquality homemade food (waffles
Address
102 N. Second Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 521-7877
Johnson University Early Eclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This data appears to be reviews of Johnson University rather than its Early ECLC daycare program. The reviews praise the university's campus, facilities, and community atmosphere, but do not contain information about the daycare center itself.

Beautiful campusexcellent facilitiesnice atmosphere
Address
7906 Eubanks Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 251-2348
First Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Reviews praise First Presbyterian Preschool as a welcoming, well-sized religious facility with a strong sense of community. Parents highlight the friendly pastors, growing children's programs, and inclusive atmosphere. The church is noted for its beautiful architecture and active involvement in the community.

Welcoming environmentfriendly pastoral staffappropriate facility size
Address
210 N. Spring Street, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 893-4760
Sacred Heart Cathedral Young Folks
Church Daycare
4.7

This is not a daycare facility - it is a Catholic cathedral in Knoxville, Tennessee. Reviews describe it as a beautiful worship space with welcoming clergy, excellent music programs, and good acoustics, rather than childcare services.

Beautiful architecturefriendly congregation and stafftalented music programs (choir
Address
711 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 584-8882
The Creative Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.7

The Creative Learning Center is a religious facility housed in a large, modern church campus in Smyrna, Tennessee. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and comprehensive programming for children and families. The facility is noted for its excellent facilities, friendly staff, and positive spiritual environment.

Welcoming and kind staffmodern facilities with good technologylarge campus with ample parking
Address
506 Legacy Dr., Smryna, TN
Phone
(615) 459-5070
Macon Road Baptist Arlington
Church Daycare
4.7

Macon Road Baptist is a religious facility in Arlington, Tennessee that has closed permanently. Most reviews praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, happy teachers and well-behaved students. Reviews focus heavily on religious instruction and biblical teachings rather than traditional daycare services.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and courteous staffhappy teachers and students
Address
11015 Hwy 64, Arlington, TN
Phone
(901) 867-8161
Macon Road Baptist Arlington E-Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Macon Road Baptist Arlington E-Care receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the cleanliness, friendly staff, and welcoming environment. However, most reviews appear to be about the church rather than the daycare facility specifically. The facility appears to be permanently closed.

Clean facilityfriendly and courteous staffhappy teachers
Address
11015 Hwy 64, Arlington, TN
Phone
(901) 867-8161
Primrose Of West Knoxville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Primrose of West Knoxville for its warm, caring staff and intentional, structured curriculum that balances academics with hands-on learning and play. Families report feeling welcomed, supported, and confident in their children's safety and development. Multiple parents describe the school as an extension of their family and community.

Caring and patient teachersclear communication with daily photos and updatesclean and safe facilities
Address
267 S Peters Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 288-7491
Launchpad Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

These reviews appear to be for Foothills Church, not Launchpad Preschool. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, faith-based teaching, and community. Parents report positive spiritual growth and appreciation for the pastor and staff.

Welcoming environmentstrong biblical teachingengaging worship music
Address
1551 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 980-8878
Brainerd Baptist After School Care
Church Daycare
4.7

Brainerd Baptist After School Care receives consistently high ratings from families. Parents praise the ministry's strong Bible teaching, engaging worship services with quality music, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its children's and teens' programs and compassionate leadership.

Bible-focused teachingquality music ministrywelcoming community
Address
300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-3873
Urban League Of Greater Chatt.-Orchard K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, they describe the Urban League organization's community programs, including tax preparation services (VITA clinic), business development programs, and general community support. No actual daycare reviews are available.

Free tax preparation servicesknowledgeable and enthusiastic staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
400 N. Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 756-1762
West End Church Of Christ Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

West End Church of Christ Preschool is highly regarded as a welcoming and community-focused religious facility. Reviewers praise the caring staff, inclusive atmosphere, and active involvement in serving the Nashville community. The facility is noted for its compassionate approach and positive environment for families and groups.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentcaring and generous staffcommunity service involvement
Address
3534 West End Ave., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 269-4630
Little Learners University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Learners University receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the facility's security measures, clean environment, thoughtful curriculum, and individualized attention to each child's needs and development. The daycare is described as creating a family-like atmosphere where children feel safe, seen, and genuinely loved.

Caring and attentive staffchild safety and security measuresclean and well-organized facility
Address
592-B Peacher'S Mill Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 919-2482
The Farm School Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Farm School Early Childhood Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the alternative education approach, friendly staff, and nature-based curriculum. Parents appreciate the student-driven learning model and community engagement. One concern raised is the school's inability to accommodate children with special needs due to limited staffing.

Alternative to traditional educationfriendly and helpful staffnature-based curriculum
Address
151 Farm School Rd, Summertown, TN
Phone
(931) 374-1174
Gabriel'S Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Gabriel's Educational Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, educational programs, and care quality. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about management professionalism, staff turnover, and alleged safety issues including inadequate adult-to-child ratios and allowing sick children to attend.

Welcoming staffeffective potty trainingorganized programs
Address
2019 North Parkway, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 423-4129
Kid Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kid Station is a center-based daycare in Memphis that parents consistently praise for exceptional care and a welcoming environment. Children of various ages enjoy the facility's amenities including indoor playsets, video game rooms, and art activities, with many actively requesting to attend. Parents appreciate the responsive staff, flexible scheduling options, and last-minute availability.

Warm and professional staffwell-maintained facilityengaging activities (i
Address
579 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 761-7529
Sundale Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sundale Preschool receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, dedicated teachers, engaging curriculum including art and outdoor activities, and strong communication throughout the day. Multiple parents highlight the center's effectiveness with developmental milestones and potty training support.

Caring and loving teachersconsistent daily communication with photos and activity updatesengaging curriculum with art and outdoor activities
Address
2106 Sundale Rd., Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 283-9439
First Christian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

All reviews are 5-star ratings praising First Christian Church as a welcoming worship community. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly atmosphere, quality of services, and sense of belonging. No reviews specifically address the preschool program or childcare services.

Welcoming and inclusive atmospherefriendly peoplequality worship services (both traditional and contemporary)
Address
200 Mountcastle Drive, Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 232-5710
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

This facility appears to be a church rather than an active daycare center. Reviews reflect positive experiences with the church's community events, worship services, and hospitality, but do not contain parent feedback about preschool or childcare services.

Welcoming and friendly communityspiritual atmospheresupports local organizations and those in need
Address
105 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 926-1636
Schrader Lane Vine Hill Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
603 Benton Ave., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 385-0089
Comm. Christian Day School- Kids Towne
Church Daycare
4.6

Community Christian Day School receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, safe environment, Christian values, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently mention their children's academic and developmental growth, excellent communication, and the facility's security measures. The school is noted as expensive but considered worth the investment by families.

caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentarmed security on-site
Address
185 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 220-2237
Clairmont Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kinder Heart Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational programs, and genuine attention to child development. Parents report children thriving socially and emotionally, with staff members specifically mentioned by name as loving and dedicated. One negative review raised concerns about refund policies and communication regarding a summer camp payment.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational programchild development focus
Address
303 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN
Phone
(615) 822-4627

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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.