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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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Ckc Pre-School, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3759 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 789-0412
Future Leaders Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2341 Frayser Blvd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 354-8250
Susan Gray Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Susan Gray Head Start in Nashville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Children show enthusiasm for attending school and demonstrate strong academic and social development. Staff are consistently praised as welcoming, dedicated, and caring.

Staff professionalism and dedicationchild enthusiasm and eagerness to attendacademic learning and retention
Address
445 Cotton Lane, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 862-8887
Blakemore Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
3604 Whitland Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 292-5443
Crievewood Methodist Church Child Care
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
451 Hogan Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 834-7255
Rivermont Presbyterian Pre-K
Church Daycare
4.3

Rivermont Presbyterian Pre-K is a religious facility with mixed reviews. While the church congregation is praised for being warm, welcoming, and diverse, the preschool program received negative feedback from parents. One parent described the preschool experience as 'the worst' after one year of attendance.

Warm and welcoming environmentdiverse congregationcompassionate staff
Address
3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 877-0197
A New Beginning Ministry
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
215 High Avenue, Dyersburg, TN
Phone
(731) 286-1378
Knowledge Universe Education LLC.(Maple)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for excellent staff, caring teachers, and strong communication with families. Children show developmental progress and emotional attachment to teachers. Multiple parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this facility's care.

Attentive and loving staffexperienced directors (MelissaLori
Address
138 Maple Row Boulevard, Hendersonville, TN
Phone
(615) 824-0645
The Academy Of Indian Lake Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Academy of Indian Lake Village receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight significant child development, strong communication, and leadership that creates a warm, supportive atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean and safe with engaging curriculum and activities.

Caring and dedicated teachersexperienced staffstrong leadership (Morgan
Address
151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville, TN
Phone
(615) 824-1159
Early Childhood Learning Ctr-Palmer
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
1609 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN
Phone
(423) 378-2160
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

First Presbyterian Church Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising its warm, welcoming environment, kind staff, and beautiful facilities with religious focus. However, one neighbor complaint noted concerns about noise levels from church activities affecting nearby residents.

warm and welcoming atmospherekind and helpful staffbeautiful facility
Address
101 Legends Club Lane, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 791-9061
Davis Center For Child Development
Church Daycare
4.3

Davis Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising loving, attentive staff and daily photo updates. However, one parent reported significant concerns about infant care quality, hygiene, frequent illness, and high staff turnover.

Warm and caring teachersfriendly office staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
500 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 687-0815
Small Steps Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Small Steps Childcare LLC in Gallatin, Tennessee receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the owner Christina and her staff's genuine care for children, the clean and nurturing environment, and the strong educational curriculum that prepares kids for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers note significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the personalized attention from teachers.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumclean facility
Address
650 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN
Phone
(615) 461-7143
Small Steps Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Small Steps Children's Academy receives mostly 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, creative activities, and positive learning environment. However, two 1-star reviews cite concerns about supervision, staff attentiveness, communication about incidents, and expensive late pickup fees.

Caring and dedicated staffcreative arts and crafts activitieslearning and developmental support
Address
1201 East Chilhowie Ave., Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 928-4686
First Baptist Church Child Enrichment Ct
Church Daycare
4.3

This religious facility receives mixed reviews averaging 4.3/5 stars. Parents praise the friendly Christian community and children's services, though some note the church feels old-fashioned and new visitors may struggle to find help navigating the community.

Welcoming and friendly peopleBible teaching and Christian valuesengaging children's services
Address
826 West Market Street, Bolivar, TN
Phone
(731) 658-6846
Tutor Mouse Learning Ctr, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tutor Mouse Learning Center in Hermitage, Tennessee receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise its cleanliness, curriculum quality, and staff professionalism. The center is described as modern and well-maintained with small class sizes. However, one parent expressed dissatisfaction with the decision not to provide breakfast to older toddlers and children.

Clean facilitystrong ABEKA curriculumsmall class sizes (about 9 kids per class)
Address
3528 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN
Phone
(615) 882-0433
Bearly Tots Enrichment Center, INC.
Church Daycare
4.3

Bearly Tots Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious concerns about supervision, incident handling, cleanliness, and child safety, including an inadequately addressed biting incident.

caring stafffamily-like environmentmeal preparation
Address
8921 Highway 51 North, Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 873-4838
Kiddie Kollege Child Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1980 E. Person Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 775-2814
Kiddie Korner Of Rockwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
325 N. Kingston Avenue, Rockwood, TN
Phone
(865) 354-1955
Westland Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Westland Children's Academy receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, engaging curriculum, and the director's involvement and accessibility. Multiple families report their children thriving and being happy to attend.

Caring and professional staffDirector Ms. Shay's leadership and accessibilityExcellent parent-teacher communication
Address
9728 Westland Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 671-5776
Walter P. Taylor - Boys & Girls Clubs Of
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
316 Mcconnell Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1222
Kiddie Korner Of Etowah
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kiddie Korner of Etowah receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development progress, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy and show significant academic and behavioral improvements. One review raises serious safety concerns about past incidents at the facility.

Caring and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong curriculum including Bible education
Address
507 Washington Avenue, Etowah, TN
Phone
(423) 453-5445
Future Leaders Community Partner Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2341 Frayser Blvd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 354-8250
New Horizon Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
2420 Batavia Street, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 942-6091
Kiddie Kollege Community Partner Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1980 E Person Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 775-2814
Rainbow Child Care Center Cl2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, welcoming staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. However, two negative reviews raise serious safety concerns including unreported injuries, medication errors, and poor incident reporting procedures.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe environmentengaging activities and curriculum
Address
1649 S. Shea Rd., Collierville, TN
Phone
(901) 861-6543
God'S Creative Enrichment Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Most parents praise God's Creative Enrichment Center for caring staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong child development outcomes. However, there are concerns about staff attitude inconsistency and unresolved issues with application fees and communication regarding a location move.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityeducational enrichment
Address
6140 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 312-5667
Lambs & Ivy Before And After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

LAMBS & IVY receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, several parents report serious health and safety concerns including frequent illness outbreaks, injuries, inadequate cleaning protocols, and billing disputes.

Loving and caring staffstrong academic curriculum including STREAM projects and advanced mathchildren excited to attend
Address
1185 Macon View Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 507-6971
Red Robin'S Acad Community Partner Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Red Robin's Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth and children's happiness, with parents noting kids are excited to attend and learn. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, injury documentation, supervision, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and loving staffchildren happy and excited to attendkids learn new things
Address
3311 Kimball Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 743-3531
Discovery Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Discovery Learning Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the owner Ms. Sanese, educational quality, special activities, and caring staff. Most reviews highlight advanced child development and memorable experiences, though one parent raised serious concerns about safety and management.

Owner goes above and beyondeducational advancementcaring and kind staff
Address
2596 Corporate Avenue E, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 484-1533

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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.