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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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Salem Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Salem Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teaching staff and director Ms. Jocelyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn effectively, and thrive both emotionally and educationally. Multiple families have had children attend for several years and recommend the center highly.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong educational foundationdirector Ms. Jocelyn goes above and beyond
Address
3455 Oval Hesson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 890-5352
Barnyard Kids Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Barnyard Kids Too in Murfreesboro receives consistently high praise from parents who value the warm, caring staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, quality care across all age groups, and focus on both academic and social development. The facility appears particularly strong in infant care and transition support for new students.

Caring and patient staffexcellent communication with parentswelcoming environment
Address
162 Heritage Park Drive, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 896-5252
Shady Grove Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
942 Industrial Park Road, Dandridge, TN
Phone
(865) 397-1417
Daisy Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
9531 Ridge Trail Rd., Soddy Daisy, TN
Phone
(423) 643-6460
Whitwell Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
11057 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN
Phone
(423) 658-7544
Kingsway Childcare & Lrng Ctr
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews focus primarily on the affiliated Kingsway Christian Church rather than the daycare specifically. The facility is praised for its welcoming community, quality music program, and involvement in local missions. One review mentions daycare services are available on site.

Welcoming and friendly congregationexcellent choir and music programinspiring sermons
Address
7887 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN
Phone
(901) 683-3525
Bev'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1019 Berclair Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 767-0602
Just For Little People Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Just for Little People Learning Center in Memphis receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from intentional developmental learning. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and responsive to individual family needs including dietary restrictions and religious accommodations.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculumemphasis on developmental milestones rather than age-based progression
Address
2260 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 729-2825
Springhill Baptist Day Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews are not actually about the daycare center but rather about the church itself, praising the worship experience and community involvement. Parents highlight the welcoming nature of church members and positive spiritual atmosphere.

Community involvementwelcoming membersworship experience
Address
3815 Hawkins Mill Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 373-3944
Boys & Girls Club Of The Cumberlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberlands for providing a safe, supportive environment with well-structured programming. The facility is noted as a reliable after-school care option with excellent amenities for sports, events, and recreation. Staff are described as dedicated and caring, creating a positive atmosphere where children thrive.

Safe and encouraging environmentstructured programmingclean facility
Address
17025 Alberta Street, Oneida, TN
Phone
(423) 286-9500
Westwood Baptist Day School
Church Daycare
4.5

Westwood Baptist Day School receives consistently positive feedback from the community. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality youth and children's ministries, and caring staff. Parents appreciate the spiritual focus and educational programming offered.

Welcoming environmentstrong children's ministry and youth programscaring and friendly staff
Address
4001 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 476-2653
City Road Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.5

City Road Child Development Center is a religious facility in Madison, Tennessee with excellent parent satisfaction (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the compassionate staff, affordable pricing, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its size, variety of activities, and commitment to serving the broader community.

Loving and caring staffaffordable pricinglarge facility
Address
701 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 868-7878
Berry Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
2233 Winford Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 862-8911
South End Umc
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
5042 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 333-1620
Love A Lot Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Love A Lot Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, cleanliness, safety measures, and use of the BrightWheels app for daily communication and updates. Parents consistently mention feeling reassured about their children's well-being and appreciate the staff's attentiveness and dedication. One negative review cited poor customer service regarding enrollment.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitysafety/security measures
Address
3332 Union Hill Rd., Joelton, TN
Phone
(615) 876-0498
Grow Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Grow Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, nutritious meals, clean facilities, and developmental curriculum. However, one parent reported poor communication and unresolved enrollment issues after placing a deposit.

caring and qualified teachersnutritious meal varietydevelopmental curriculum
Address
830 Kirkwood Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 810-9970
First Baptist Church Child Dev. Ctr.
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
2501 Highway 70, E, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 446-5225
First Baptist Kid'S Care
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
3358 Highway 126, Blountville, TN
Phone
(423) 323-1343
Colonial Heights United Methodist
Church Daycare
4.5

Colonial Heights United Methodist is a religious facility in Kingsport, Tennessee with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, friendly pastor, and variety of spiritual and youth activities. One reviewer noted difficulty reaching the minister and felt some members were not inclusive.

Welcoming and caring congregationfriendly pastor with good memory for namesextensive youth group activities
Address
631 Lebanon Road, Kingsport, TN
Phone
(423) 239-7071
Fourth Avenue Church Of Christ School
Church Daycare
4.5

Fourth Avenue Church of Christ School is a highly-rated religious facility in downtown Franklin that provides a welcoming, Christ-centered community atmosphere. Parents consistently praise the warm welcome, strong sense of belonging, and quality spiritual teaching and programs for children of all ages. The church actively serves the local community and maintains modern, well-kept facilities.

Welcoming and inclusive communityChrist-centered teachingprograms for al
Address
117 Fourth Avenue North, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-0956
Ymca Child Care Services - Cedar Bluff
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

YMCA Cedar Bluff Play School in Knoxville receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with staff providing attentive, loving care and excellent communication. The family-oriented environment and dedicated staff are cited as key strengths that make the transition to daycare easier for families.

Loving and caring staffexcellent communication and daily reportschild developmental progress (academics and potty training)
Address
705 N. Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 438-6173
Fair Garden Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Fair Garden Pre-K receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, learning outcomes, and school environment. However, one parent raised concerns about rushed meal times where uneaten food is discarded due to tight scheduling between meals and staff meetings.

Amazing staffstrong learning outcomesafter-school extended learning program
Address
400 Fern Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 594-1320
Beaver Dam Baptist Child Care
Church Daycare
4.5

Beaver Dam Baptist Child Care receives consistently positive feedback, with visitors praising the welcoming and kind atmosphere throughout the facility. Reviewers highlight the quality of biblical teaching, worship services, and the genuinely caring community members. The church is described as a place where visitors feel the presence of God and experience genuine fellowship.

Welcoming and kind staffbiblical teaching focused on scripturequality worship and music programs
Address
4328 East Emory Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 922-8677
Hugging Arms Daycare Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Hugging Arms Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, owner Angela's passion for children, and the facility's cleanliness and outdoor activities. One parent reported a significant communication issue regarding their child's suspension/expulsion, citing misleading information that resulted in unexpected time off work.

Caring and passionate staffpositive attitude from employeesowner's experience and dedication
Address
419 Canaan Road, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 325-5505
New Harvest Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5

New Harvest Child Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee is a religious facility with mostly positive reviews praising staff quality and overall care. The daycare is described as popular in the community with staff members like Paula receiving specific praise. One visitor had a negative experience regarding the church atmosphere, though this appears to be about the church itself rather than the daycare specifically.

Staff qualityPaula and her team described as remarkablepopular in community
Address
201 Mcguire Street, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 381-2192
Ridgewood Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.5
Address
944 Jamesena Miller Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone
(865) 908-6280
Kinder Care Learning Centers, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Johnson City for its caring, friendly staff and positive impact on their children's development. Multiple reviews highlight improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence, along with effective communication through photos and updates. Parents feel their children are safe, engaged, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and warm staffcertified teachersstructured curriculum
Address
906 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 282-4094
Boys And Girls Club - Tucker Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club - Tucker Unit for its caring, dedicated staff and positive environment. The facility offers excellent after-school and summer care with activities that keep children engaged and happy. Administration is responsive and helpful in meeting individual family needs.

Caring and kind staffstrong leadership and administrationchildren enjoy attending
Address
385 Third St., Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 559-8299
Waterville Baptist Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews praise Waterville Baptist Learning Center as a friendly, welcoming religious community with strong programming for children. Parents highlight the church's growth, teaching quality, and community involvement. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on the church itself rather than daycare-specific services.

Friendly and welcoming atmosphereprograms for childrenreligious education and fellowship
Address
4555 Dalton Pike Se, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 476-0263
Kiddie Kingdom No. 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddie Kingdom No. 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with many noting a family-like atmosphere and professional yet kind approach to childcare.

Caring and professional staffclean facilityexcellent communication with parents (updates
Address
101 Harmon Ln, Lenoir City, TN
Phone
(865) 986-3237

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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.