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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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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preschool is a highly-regarded Catholic facility in Knoxville praised for its beautiful architecture, welcoming community, and quality religious education. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, inspiring masses, and excellent music program. The facility is noted for being clean, spacious, and well-maintained.

Beautiful architecture reminiscent of European cathedralscaring and friendly teacherswonderful priests and religious staff
Address
417 Erin Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 558-4129
Church Street Umc Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Church Street UMC Preschool is a highly regarded religious facility in Knoxville with a strong reputation for welcoming community and quality early childhood education. Parents praise the caring staff, beautiful historic building, and inclusive environment that serves families and the broader community. The facility offers diverse programs and has maintained positive relationships with families over decades.

Kind and knowledgeable staffwelcoming environmentbeauti
Address
900 Henley St., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 524-3511
Child Creations
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Child Creations is highly praised by parents for exceptional staff care and educational quality. Parents consistently highlight the loving, nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Multiple reviews emphasize the staff's dedication, professional standards, and positive impact on child development.

Kind and caring staffgoes above and beyondsafe facility
Address
102 West Copeland Dr., Powell, TN
Phone
(865) 947-7000
Wallace Memorial Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.6

Wallace Memorial Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, particularly for its Parents Day Out and after-school programs. Parents report excellent teacher quality, strong spiritual education, and individual attention to their children's development and care. The facility is noted for helping children prepare for kindergarten and providing parents with peace of mind.

Caring and friendly staffexcellent preparation for kindergartendaily photo updates
Address
701 Merchants Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 689-3940
West Lonsdale Baptist Ccc
Church Daycare
4.6

West Lonsdale Baptist CCC receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for affordable pricing, responsive and caring staff, and happy children. Parents also note the church's strong community involvement and support for local initiatives.

Affordable rates compared to other Knoxville daycarescommunicative and caring staffchildren are happy at pickup
Address
2720 Dayton Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 544-1829
West Park Middlebrook Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

West Park Middlebrook Boys & Girls Club in Knoxville receives consistently high praise from parents and children. Reviewers highlight the caring and polite staff, engaging activities including field trips and homework help, and welcoming environment. Multiple families report being very satisfied with the care provided.

Friendly and kind stafffield tripshomework help
Address
8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1248
Nana'S House Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1711 E. Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 525-0291
First United Methodist Weekday
Church Daycare
4.6

First United Methodist Weekday School in Columbia is highly regarded by parents as a welcoming, faith-centered preschool program run by caring staff. Parents praise the use of Brightwheel for communication and photo updates, as well as the church's community involvement and spiritual environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong satisfaction with the program and facility.

Caring staff who love childrenBrightwheel app for updates and communicationr
Address
222 West Seventh Street, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 381-7228
Advent Arlington Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6
Address
6176 Chester St, Arlington, TN
Phone
(901) 867-3059
Springfield Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Springfield Baptist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and quality care. Parents highlight the welcoming church community, strong pastoral leadership, and excellent summer programs. Multiple families report multi-year satisfaction with the facility.

Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Mandi)welcoming community atmosphereexcellent summer program
Address
400 North Main Street, Springfield, TN
Phone
(615) 384-3100
Kiddieland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Kiddieland Child Care Center for its caring staff, educational approach, and organized operations. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning activities, and well-prepared for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication and the dedication of staff members, particularly Ms. Connie and Ms. Sarah.

Caring and loving staffstrong teacher-student relationshipseducational focus with academic preparation
Address
210 Cinderella Lane, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 431-3749
Valley Forge Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. There appears to be a data mismatch - Valley forge Elementary Pre-K is listed as a school-based daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee, but all reviews discuss a Christian church experience rather than childcare services.

Unable to assess daycare quality due to incorrect review data
Address
1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4086
First United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

First United Methodist Preschool in Elizabethton is a religious facility with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Most reviews praise the welcoming congregation and spiritual environment, though one reviewer expressed concern about perceived lack of charitable values among church members regarding disposal of donated items.

Welcoming and friendly congregationspiritual atmospherenew pastoral leadership
Address
325 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 543-3505 EXT 202
Little Bamboo Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Bamboo Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, particularly owner Ms. Ann and teacher Ms. Shanna, noting significant developmental progress in their children's academic and social skills. The facility is described as clean, affordable, home-like, and providing a nurturing environment where children are excited to attend.

Excellent academic preparation (countingsight wordsmath skills)
Address
448 Mcmurray Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 834-8000
American Child Care @ Corbett
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise American Child Care @ Corbett for exceptional care, cleanliness, and organization. Staff are described as passionate, attentive, and nurturing, with children remaining happy and well-maintained throughout the day. One parent noted the Corbett location is significantly better than another American Child Care location on Edmondson Pike.

Happy and engaged childrenconsistent schedulesfollows parent feeding instructions
Address
5508 Corbett Lane, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 352-6084
Great Adventure Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.6
Address
800 N. Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 507-9427
Bright Ideas Enrichment Ctr. @ Cordova
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Bright Ideas Enrichment Center for its caring, trustworthy staff and safe environment. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care, with many citing long-term enrollment (2-9 years) as evidence of satisfaction. Staff are noted for genuine care, clear communication, and helping children feel happy and prepared for school.

Caring and trustworthy staffchild safety prioritizedstaff know children by name
Address
1950 Berryhill, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 737-3303
Knight Road Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents praise Knight Road Elementary Pre-K's teachers for being caring, patient, and engaging. Most reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted positive learning experiences. One parent noted concerns about homework grading inconsistency.

Caring and dedicated teacherspatient instructionengaging learning environment
Address
3237 Knight Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2514
St. Luke'S Umc Challengers Program
Church Daycare
4.6

St. Luke's UMC Challengers Program is a religious facility in Memphis with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming and caring community environment, noting it serves children under 5 with quality care and programming. The church is also recognized for its community involvement and support services.

Welcoming and caring environmentquality early childhood educationcommunity activities and programming
Address
480 So Highland, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 458-5831
Peachtree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Peachtree Academy for its caring staff, strong curriculum implementation, and nurturing environment. The facility is noted for excellent cleanliness, safety measures, and Christian values-based education. Children reportedly transition smoothly, enjoy attending daily, and show measurable academic progress.

Caring and invested staffstrong curriculumexcellent communication with parents
Address
6076 Old Brownsville Rd, Bartlett, TN
Phone
(901) 385-3535
First Star Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

First Star Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff and family-like environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about health and safety protocols, including enrollment during a disease outbreak, feeding errors, and perceived lack of transparency in incident reporting.

Caring and loving stafffamily atmospherelong-term family relationships
Address
3079 Crystal, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 323-2677
Tlc Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

TLC Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children love attending and thrive in the caring environment. Parents highlight the professional, warm staff who treat families like their own, offer strong developmental support including potty training guidance, and create a celebratory atmosphere with holiday festivities and community involvement.

Caring and professional staffchild development focuspotty training support
Address
4364 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 421-8876
St. Patrick'S School
Church Daycare
4.6

Note: These reviews appear to be for St. Patrick's Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, enthusiastic priest, and hospitable community atmosphere. The church is noted for its convenient location near Beale Street and FedEx Forum.

Warm and welcoming communityfriendly parishionersengaging homilies
Address
277 South Fourth Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 521-3252
Advent Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Advent Presbyterian Preschool in Cordova receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment, experienced teaching staff, and comprehensive curriculum that includes Spanish classes and chapel. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and loving staffdiverse student bodycomprehensive curriculum with Spanish and chapel
Address
1879 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 755-5637
Knight Road Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents praise Knight Road Elementary ELOP's teachers for being caring, patient, and making learning engaging. Most reviews are highly positive, though one parent noted concerns about homework grading and feedback to students.

caring and patient teachersengaging learning experiencefun virtual school environment
Address
3237 Knight Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2514
Treehouse Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Treehouse Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its engaged, caring staff and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn new skills daily, and form strong connections with teachers. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with good communication throughout the day.

Engaged and caring staffchildren excited to attenddaily learning and development
Address
7428 Pelleaux Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 922-3735
Wallace Memorial After School
Church Daycare
4.6

Parents praise Wallace Memorial After School for its exceptional daycare and parents' day out programs, reporting well-prepared children, responsive staff, and strong child development outcomes. The facility integrates Christian education and values into its curriculum. Parents consistently express high satisfaction and peace of mind with their children's care.

Attentive and caring staffChristian education integrated into programchildren well-prepared for kindergarten
Address
701 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 688-7270
Arnstein Jewish Community Center
Church Daycare
4.6
Address
6800 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 963-8001
The Goddard School - Hardin Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School - Hardin Valley for its caring, skilled staff and high-quality early childhood education. Children show significant academic progress and social development, with parents noting smooth transitions, enthusiastic attendance, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. The center is recognized for responsive communication, engaging activities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Caring and skilled teachersstrong academic curriculumsmooth transition experience
Address
10720 Virginia Pine Way, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 531-9599
The Goddard School Cordova
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School Cordova as an exceptional facility with caring, professional staff and strong educational programs. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Multiple parents report choosing this daycare after touring other options and traveling significant distances because of their satisfaction.

Caring and professional staffstrong curriculum and academic resultssafe and secure facility with advanced security systems
Address
190 Forest Hill Irene Road N, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 708-3338

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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.