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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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Ymca Child Care Services - Farragut
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Farragut receives strong praise from parents for maintaining a safe, engaging environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of before-school and summer activities, including swimming classes, and appreciate how the program allows them to work without childcare stress.

Safe environmentengaged and caring staffvariety of activities
Address
208 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 789-9041
Ymca Child Care Services - Ball Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Ball Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the safe environment, engaging staff, and variety of activities. Parents consistently mention their children enjoy the before-school and summer programs, and appreciate how the staff build relationships with the children. One unrelated review provides insufficient detail for evaluation.

safe environmentengaged and supportive staffvariety of activities
Address
9801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 789-0769
Riverside Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2105 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 637-2918
Bearden Umc Childcare & Afterschool Care
Church Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise BEARDEN UMC CHILDCARE & AFTERSCHOOL CARE for its caring, patient staff and Christian environment. All reviews highlight the facility's loving teachers, good communication with families, and strong community atmosphere. Children show developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and well-being.

Kind and patient teachersChristian/religious programming with weekly chapelexcellent staff-to-child ratios
Address
4407 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 588-1492
Ashland City Head Start Mid-Cumb Caa
Headstart Programs
4.1

Ashland City Head Start receives mostly positive feedback from parents whose children currently attend. Parents praise the caring staff and positive experiences, though one applicant expressed frustration with delayed communication regarding application status.

caring and personable teachers and staffchildren enjoy attendingrecommended for enrollment
Address
104 B Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-1224
Emory Valley Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Emory Valley Early Learning Center receives consistent praise for its professional, caring staff and developmentally appropriate programming. Parents highlight the director's responsiveness, open-door policy, and exceptional support for children with special needs through services like TEIS. The center is noted for creating a welcoming environment where children are happy to attend.

Professional and patient staffresponsive directoropen-door policy
Address
728 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN
Phone
(865) 813-0565
The Village Of Woodlawn Preschool And Ec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Village of Woodlawn Preschool and Early Care for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. Children show measurable developmental progress in academics and life skills, and parents appreciate strong communication throughout the day. The facility is described as welcoming, with teachers who genuinely love working with children.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and safe facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
2132 Woodlawn Road, Woodlawn, TN
Phone
(931) 572-0099
Martha O'Bryan Center Asu-Stratford
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center ASU-Stratford is a school-based daycare in Nashville with exceptionally positive reviews praising the supportive staff and comprehensive family services. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, consistent communication, and a genuine commitment to helping families in need. The center offers extensive resources including food assistance, adult education, job support, and community programs beyond traditional childcare.

Kind and empathetic staffexcellent teacher communication with parentspatient with children
Address
1800 Stratford Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 242-6730
Children'S Cultural Academy Dba Flicc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise FLICC for exceptional care, strong kindergarten preparation, and a warm, nurturing environment. The facility offers comprehensive programming including meals, music classes, soccer lessons, and Spanish instruction. Staff members are described as compassionate, expert educators who make children eager to attend.

Caring and gentle staffexcellent kindergarten readinessSpanish language instruction
Address
650 Harbor Edge Dr., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 543-0355
Trafalgar Village Baptist Day Care
Church Daycare
4.1

Trafalgar Village Baptist Day Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and quality care. However, negative reviews cite unprofessional phone communication, concerning staff conduct involving discriminatory language, and declining standards since leadership changes.

welcoming and greeting staffpositive communication about childrencaring environment
Address
6161 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 388-2060
Central Baptist Weekday Educ. Programs
Church Daycare
4.1

Central Baptist Weekday Education Programs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising warm, caring staff and notable child development progress. However, two negative reviews cite inconsistent policy enforcement and concerns about disability accommodation and director honesty.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent child care and developmentgood communication with parents
Address
5364 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 687-1411
Littlebug'S Learning Leaf
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Littlebugs Learning Leaf for its caring, high-quality staff and nature-focused curriculum. Children are well-prepared for kindergarten and benefit from outdoor activities, engaging programs, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction and genuine relationships between staff and children.

Caring and nurturing teachersnature-focused outdoor environmentpark-like wooded setting with gardens and nature walks
Address
6808 Baum Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 851-8318
Ymca Child Care Services - Halls
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Halls receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities offered. Parents consistently highlight their children's enjoyment of before-school care, summer programs, and swimming classes. The staff is frequently praised for building relationships with children and supporting working families.

Safe environmentengaged staffvariety of activities
Address
7502 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 560-6630
Ymca Child Care Services-Rocky Hill
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services-Rocky Hill in Knoxville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities including swimming classes. Parents consistently report their children enjoy attending and forming friendships. One review provided minimal detail.

Safe environmentengaged and caring staffvariety of activities
Address
1200 Morrell Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 384-7482
Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Explore Comm.
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center is a school-based learning center in Nashville that receives consistent praise for its supportive staff and comprehensive family services. Parents highlight the compassionate, patient teachers and strong communication, along with extensive wraparound support including food assistance, adult education, family coaching, and community resources. The facility is described as welcoming and helpful to families in need.

Kind and empathetic staffpatient teachersgood parent-child communication
Address
217 S 10th Street, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 784-8222
Hart To Heart Day Care Lrng Ctr, INC 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Hart to Heart Day Care is a center-based program in Nashville with highly experienced teachers and a strong educational focus. Most parents praise the caring environment, child development outcomes, and hands-on attention. However, some parents reported unprofessional communication and difficulty reaching leadership.

Experienced and dedicated teachers with 30+ years tenurestrong early childhood education outcomeshands-on individualized attention
Address
1244 2nd Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 244-7763
Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 At Tom Joy Ele
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 is a school-based daycare in Nashville with consistently positive reviews praising staff warmth and communication. Beyond childcare, the center provides extensive family support services including food assistance, adult education, job coaching, and community resources. Parents appreciate the staff's genuine care and the center's mission to help underprivileged families.

kind and empathetic staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent parent communication
Address
2201 Jones Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 262-6724
Ymca Child Care Services-West Hills
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services-West Hills receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities including swimming classes. The facility is described as reliable and stress-free childcare that allows parents to work with confidence.

Safe environmentengaged and supportive staffvariety of activities
Address
409 Vanosdale, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 973-1009
Generation Changers Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
224 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 881-6785
Able Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Able Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and long-term quality of care. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff attentiveness to feeding/care and inadequate security protocols during pickup.

caring and engaged teachersfun planned activitiesacademic and social development
Address
3837 Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 443-5132
Tn School For The Deaf Nashville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

TN School for the Deaf Nashville receives mostly positive reviews praising genuine, caring staff and strong academic/confidence-building programs. However, recent reviews from former students reveal significant concerns about unprofessional behavior from residential cottage staff, bullying incidents, and inadequate conflict resolution processes.

Dedicated and caring teaching staffgenuine investment in students' academic success and confidence-buildingmodern facil
Address
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(865) 227-0555
Bright Beginnings Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
9158 Highway 70 E, Mcewen, TN
Phone
(931) 228-8067
Kids Rock Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kids Rock Daycare Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming staff, caring environment, and strong leadership under the new director Jennifer. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning through engaging activities, with regular communication and updates throughout the day.

Warm and welcoming staffattentive care and personalized attentionnew director implemented positive changes and training
Address
7480 Goodwin Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 803-2555
Little Kings And Queens Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3414 1st Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-1531
Tracy'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Tracy's Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes, while two parents report serious concerns including inadequate behavioral support, poor hygiene practices, discriminatory treatment, and financial inconsistencies.

caring and patient staffstrong curriculumchildren develop academically ahead of peers
Address
7717 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-4954
Learning Tree @ Cordova
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Learning Tree @ Cordova receives mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the facility, activities, staff attentiveness, and reasonable pricing. However, three lower ratings cited concerns about staff consistency, hygiene, neglect indicators, outdated facilities, and unprofessional behavior.

Excellent teachers and staff (noted staff)loads of activities and learning opportunitiesreasonable prices
Address
7917 Club Center Cove, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 751-6700
Sam E. Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1725 Delaware Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 594-3632
Fairmont Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4

Fairmont Elementary Pre-K receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the kind and caring staff, while a minority report serious concerns about food quality, staff friendliness, communication, and special needs accommodations.

Kind and caring staffnice teachersgood overall experience for many children
Address
1405 Lester Harris Road, Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 434-5275
Olympia Child Development Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
145 Gill St, Alcoa, TN
Phone
(865) 984-7343
In Good Hands Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

In Good Hands Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star and 1 three-star review. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, frequent communication, educational quality, and welcoming environment. One parent withdrew their child due to concerns about nutrition/hydration management and a conflict with kitchen staff.

caring and professional stafffrequent daily updates (2-3 times daily)welcoming environment
Address
2752-B North Highland Ave, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 267-6571

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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.