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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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Stonebrook Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Stonebrook Day School receives uniformly positive reviews from parents who praise the nurturing staff, outdoor forest learning environment, and creative curriculum. Parents report their children develop strong love of learning, improved social skills, and behavioral improvements. The school is described as a caring community rather than a typical daycare.

Dedicated and loving staffoutdoor forest playgroundart studio with kiln
Address
140 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 893-7372
Boys & Girls Club - Smyrna
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents generally praise Boys & Girls Club - Smyrna for its pleasant environment, affordability, and engaging activities including karate classes. However, one parent raised concerns about discipline practices, rule enforcement consistency, and communication regarding safety matters.

Pleasant environmentaffordable pricingsafe and reliable
Address
198 Culbertson St, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 984-4087
Little Miracles Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Miracles Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong academics, family-like atmosphere, and teachers who go above and beyond. The center is noted for being responsive, supportive, and maintaining open communication with parents.

Patient and kind staffclean and spacious facilitystrong academic preparation
Address
1133 Rock Springs Rd., Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 462-5112
Lavergne Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

LaVergne Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean environment, and genuine relationships built with children. The center is noted for staying open during inclement weather and providing educational activities. One parent reported negative communication and complained about staff inflexibility with their young toddler.

Caring and well-trained staffgenuine relationships with childrenclean facility
Address
449 Waldron Road, Lavergne, TN
Phone
(615) 793-2105
T&G Miracle Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The reviews provided appear to be for a soul food restaurant, not a daycare center. There is a data mismatch between the daycare name/location and the review content. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a different business
Address
400 South 17th Avenue, Humboldt, TN
Phone
(731) 487-5682
Washburn School Prek
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise Washburn School PreK as a small, community-focused school with friendly staff and well-behaved students. The picturesque mountain location and welcoming neighborhood environment are highlighted as additional benefits.

friendly staffgreat school systemsmall school size
Address
7925 Highway 131, Washburn, TN
Phone
(865) 497-2556
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.4

Reviews praise Emmanuel Lutheran Church Learning Center for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Parents highlight the kind pastors, congregation members, and spiritual environment. The facility maintains a strong 4.4/5 rating based on visitor feedback.

Friendly and loving staffwelcoming congregationBible-based teachings
Address
1003 Hickory Hill Lane, Hermitage, TN
Phone
(615) 884-4000
Memorial Hospital Childrens Learning Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Memorial Hospital's various departments rather than the children's learning center. The reviews consistently praise hospital staff across multiple departments for their compassionate care, professionalism, and attentiveness to patient and family needs.

Kind and compassionate staffprofessional nurses and doctorsquick check-in process
Address
2525 De Sales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 495-5656
Hilltop Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1217 Fox Meadows Blvd., Sevierville, TN
Phone
(865) 428-2440
Ywca @ Shady Grove
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Note: Reviews appear to be for Shady Grove Church, not YWCA @ Shady Grove daycare. Reviewers praise the welcoming, progressive congregation and community support, particularly for 12-step recovery programs. The facility offers space rentals and is noted for inclusivity and generosity.

Welcoming and friendly staffprogressive valuesaccepts all people regardless of beliefs
Address
5360 Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 948-8899
Ivy League Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ivy League Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff who provide individualized attention, a safe and clean environment, engaging learning activities, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Warm and professional staffsafe and clean facilitiesengaging educational activities
Address
6189 E.Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 433-0347
Community Child Care & Referral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
730 So. Highland, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 505-2515
Millington Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Millington Child Development Center for its caring, family-like atmosphere and professional staff. The center receives high marks for cleanliness, kindergarten preparation, open communication with parents, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple parents report significant positive behavioral improvements in their children since enrolling.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
8190 Densford Circle West, Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 872-8058
Sports Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sports Care, Inc. in Memphis receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, activities, and affordability. However, some current parents report enrollment challenges and past concerns about cleanliness and high staff turnover.

Engaging activities and summer campaffordable pricingcaring and involved staff
Address
1980 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 372-3539
Lisa'S Lily Pad, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lisa's Lily Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's behavior and development. Parents report their children are excited and happy to attend, and staff are responsive and flexible with scheduling. One parent expressed concerns about the no-visit policy, lack of webcams, limited staff friendliness, and excessive TV time.

Clean facilityenthusiastic and caring staffchildren excited to attend
Address
832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 464-5493
Harmony Hill Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.4

Harmony Hill Child Care Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and communicative staff, safe environment, and welcoming atmosphere that helps children thrive.

Loving and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and secure facility
Address
3061 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN
Phone
(931) 433-3727
Green Hills Child Development, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3420 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 383-3373
Hillwood Playcare, INC.
Church Daycare
4.4

Hillwood Playcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality and caring nature of the staff and administration. Parents highlight strong child development, daily enrichment activities like music and art, and a safe, nurturing environment. One review provided no details to evaluate.

Caring and qualified teachersgenuine connections with childrendaily music and art classes
Address
6220 Hickory Valley Rd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 356-6825
Exceptional Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Exceptional Minds Learning Academy for its caring environment and educational quality. The facility is led by Ms. Dawn, described as passionate and experienced, and parents report their children thrive academically and socially while being well-cared for daily. Multiple families recommend the center highly and express satisfaction with both the director and staff.

Loving and caring staffclean facilityexperienced director
Address
434 Larkin Springs, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 828-7396
Educare Childcare & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Educare Childcare & Enrichment Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the center's commitment to child development, safety, and going above and beyond to support individual needs. The facility is described as a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially.

Safe and clean facilitiescaring and professional staffstrong leadership (Ms. Michelle)
Address
337 Margo Lane, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 401-9139
Bellevue Presbyterian Church Early Educa
Church Daycare
4.4

Reviews are primarily about the church rather than the daycare program. The facility is praised for being warm, friendly, and welcoming with beautiful music and inspiring sermons. One negative review from 2018 mentions difficulty accessing the daycare and unhelpful staff response.

Warm and friendly environmentwelcoming communitymission-oriented
Address
100 Cross Timbers Rd., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 646-1667
Home Away From Home Pinewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Home Away from Home Pinewood receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, quality early learning programs, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the loving and understanding approach to childcare.

Dedicated and hardworking teachersloving and friendly staffquality early learning education
Address
115 Pinewood, Crossville, TN
Phone
(931) 787-1012
Hixson Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hixson Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine love for the children, strong communication, cleanliness, and effective educational programming that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents
Address
5900 Cassandra Smith Rd., Hixson, TN
Phone
(423) 843-9075
Ywca Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
106 State Street, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 968-9444
Tennessee Avenue Baptist Child Care Cent
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
822 Tennessee Avenue, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 989-4343
The Gardner School Of Franklin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise The Gardner School of Franklin for its caring, experienced staff who genuinely nurture children's development. The facility is noted for its clean environment, strong educational curriculum, excellent communication, and low staff turnover. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning progress.

Caring and experienced staffclean facilitystrong curriculum
Address
131 Market Exchange Court, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 656-2800
Covenant Family Child Care
Church Daycare
4.4

Covenant Family Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, structured environment, and engaging activities. However, one negative review alleges serious concerns including poor facility conditions, excessive screen time, inadequate supervision, and a concerning incident involving a teacher hitting a child.

Caring and attentive staffclean facility with recent updateslow teacher turnover
Address
84 South Greenhill Road, Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 754-9244
Johnson County/Mountain City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the staff at Johnson County/Mountain City for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The facility is easy to navigate and efficient, with parents highlighting positive experiences and quick service. Multiple staff members are specifically commended for going above and beyond.

Friendly and welcoming staffknowledgeable employeeshelpful service
Address
214 College Street, Mountain City, TN
Phone
(423) 727-2942
Trinity Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.4

Trinity Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and reasonable pricing. Five parents gave 5-star ratings highlighting staff consistency, educational support, and family-oriented care. One parent gave a 1-star rating citing concerns about staff rudeness and treatment of people of color.

Caring and consistent staffsafe and clean facilityreasonable pricing compared to o
Address
5613 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 588-6833
Halls/Powell-Boys & Girls Clubs Of The
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Boys and Girls Club staff as friendly, caring, and engaging. Children enjoy the activities, games, and social opportunities available. One parent reported scheduling conflicts with back-to-school staggered hours that were not communicated upfront.

Friendly and helpful staffengaging activities and gamesfun environment for kids
Address
1819 Dry Gap Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1218

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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.