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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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Signal Crest Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1005 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain, TN
Phone
(423) 886-2816
Grace Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
7815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-9090
Pro Re Bona Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1707 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-2632
Faith Lutheran Child Care
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
101 Bragg Circle, Tullahoma, TN
Phone
(931) 393-2869
Portland Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
609 Highway 52 East, Portland, TN
Phone
(615) 325-6058
Vestal - Boys & Girls Club Of The
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents generally praise the staff as friendly, caring, and polite, with positive feedback about the after-school program and Boys & Girls Club brand. However, some parents express concerns about reduced activities and programming, homework enforcement policies, and facility maintenance issues.

Friendly and caring staffgreat after-school programreputable Boys & Girls Club organization
Address
522 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1216
Ymca Fun Company At Mcfadden
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents praise YMCA FUN COMPANY AT MCFADDEN as a clean, well-organized facility with caring and helpful staff. The center offers good amenities including an indoor gym, outdoor pickleball courts, and a summer lunch program for children. Overall, families feel safe and appreciate the community atmosphere.

Clean and organizedcaring and loving staffhelpful and professional management
Address
221 Bridge Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 867-1535
Bemis United Methodist Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.2

Bemis United Methodist Children's Center is highly regarded by most reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and community involvement. The facility is noted as a beautiful historic church with friendly staff. One reviewer expressed strong negative sentiment, but this is an outlier among predominantly positive feedback.

Welcoming and family-oriented environmentfriendly staffcommunity service and assistance programs
Address
23 N. Massachusetts Avenue, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 422-3569
Little Hands Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
213 Phoenix Court, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 579-2851
Seymour Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
328 Boyd'S Creek Highway, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 609-9703
The Settlement, INC. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Settlement, Inc. Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness and welcoming atmosphere. However, there are concerns about teacher communication style with children and reportedly judgmental staff behavior during enrollment inquiries.

Welcoming and understanding staffflexible with pickup timestrusted environment for children
Address
2724 Trenton Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 647-1900
Tabernacle Christian School - Sacc
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
301 Market Street, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 552-9431
The Giving Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Giving Tree receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, themed activities, strong communication through the Procare app, and enrichment programs as key strengths that support their children's development and make them eager to attend.

Caring and professional staffthemed monthly activitiesdaily picture and update communication via Procare app
Address
3216 Highway 41-A South, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 358-0028
Tabernacle Christian School Pre-K
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
301 Market Street, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 552-9431
Carousel Cottage, C.D.C., INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Carousel Cottage receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and academically, with strong teacher retention and effective parent communication. The facility is noted as highly popular with a waiting list.

Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-child relationshipslow staff turnover
Address
2541 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 648-3908
Early Learning Day Care Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Blessed Babies Learning Academy (BBLA) for providing exceptional, structured educational programming combined with attentive, caring staff. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate strong communication from teachers. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive for both children and families.

Structured curriculum (ABEKA)staff genuinely cares about childrenexcellent communication with parents
Address
2729 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 876-4310
Red Robin'S Academy Of Learning, INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Red Robin's Academy has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth and children's happiness, though two recent negative experiences raised serious concerns about child safety, supervision, and management responsiveness. Parents consistently highlight Ms. Mayweather's team as caring and educational, but incidents involving unexplained injuries and unprofessional communication have prompted recommendations for policy and facility improvements.

Staff is carin
Address
3311 Kimball, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 743-3531
Lambs & Ivy Preschool And Scs Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Lambs & Ivy Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, educational programs, and caring environment, reporting children are excited to attend. However, several parents reported serious health and safety concerns, including frequent illness outbreaks, injuries, inadequate cleaning protocols, and billing disputes.

Loving and caring staffstrong academic and STREAM curriculumchildren enthusiastic about attending
Address
1185 Macon View Drive, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 507-6971
Maryville Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Maryville Children's Academy receives exceptional praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the quality of education, attentive staff, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and well-organized with excellent communication and recent renovations.

Quality curriculum and educational focusattentive and caring teachersfrequent photo updates and communication with parents
Address
1205 Middlesettlements Rd, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 983-5437
West End Kindergarten
Church Daycare
4.2
Address
8301 E. Walker Springs Ln, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-0900
Kiddie Korner Of Wartburg
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kiddie Korner of Wartburg receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and family members. The center is praised for its Christian-based approach, quality care, clean facilities, and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children and families. Parents report their children learn significantly and feel secure in this environment.

Christian-based curriculumcaring and sweet staffclean facilities
Address
1340 Knoxville Highway, Wartburg, TN
Phone
(865) 773-5760
Kiddie Korner Day Care Sor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kiddie Korner Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for quality care, Christian-based curriculum, clean facilities, and caring staff who support children's learning and family needs.

Christian environmentquality carededicated and sweet staff
Address
108 Woody Lane, Kingston, TN
Phone
(865) 376-0288
Willow Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for exceptional care, attentive staff, and a welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight daily communication through photos and updates, strong teacher-child relationships, and a clean, organized facility. Families report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and loving teachersdaily photos and updatesclean and organized environment
Address
7140 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN
Phone
(615) 696-7551
Sycamore Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sycamore Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, welcoming environment, and success with children of varying needs including autism. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving a controversial behavior marking system and alleged unprofessional handling of their complaint.

Sweet and caring teacherschildren feel wanted and happyinclusive environment where all children get along
Address
6517 Highway 41a, Pleasant View, TN
Phone
(615) 398-5123
Montgomery Village Boys & Girls Clubs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4530 Joe Lewis Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1224
Avondale Head Start Center Pre-K
Headstart Programs
4.1
Address
2302 Ocoee Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 498-7131
Kreative Kids 2 Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
823 East Meade, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 928-7252
Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Cameron Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Cameron Leaps is a school-based facility in Nashville that receives consistently high praise from parents and families. The center is recognized for its supportive staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and comprehensive family services including food assistance, adult education, and social support programs.

Kind and empathetic staffexcellent teacher communication with parentsstrong parent-child interaction activities
Address
1034 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 806-6320
United Christian Academy Development Ctr
Church Daycare
4.1

United Christian Academy Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and Christian environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and show significant developmental progress. One negative review mentions bullying concerns.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitywell-fed children
Address
2200 Peerless Road, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 478-2500
Chapman Toddler Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Chapman Toddler Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families noting multi-year enrollment spanning generations. Parents highlight the caring staff, personalized attention to children's needs, reasonable pricing, and family-oriented atmosphere as key strengths.

caring and professional staffpersonalized child carereasonable/affordable pricing
Address
5101 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 573-7250

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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.