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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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Ebenezer Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Ebenezer Children's Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication from leadership (particularly Director Kate), and developmentally appropriate curriculum that makes learning enjoyable for children across all age groups.

Caring and loving teachersexcellent communication from director Kate and managementstructured yet flexible curriculum
Address
1532 Ebenezer Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 691-8552
The Gentlemen And Ladies Acad. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's professionalism, accommodating nature, and children's happiness, with families having attended for years. However, negative reviews raise serious safety concerns, including injuries without notification, a child escaping to the street, and poor communication and staff conduct.

Professional and accommodating staffchildren enjoy attendingbefore and after care available
Address
1690 Bonnie Lane, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 502-6421
Country Home Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Country Home Day Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about teacher professionalism and child development, but serious safety and management concerns raised by other families. The facility has earned both 5-star recommendations and 1-star warnings, with stark differences in reported experiences.

Professional and caring teacherschildren learn quicklygood child development
Address
5323 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 755-9551
Christ Classical Academy
Church Daycare
3.8

Christ Classical Academy is a religious school in Dyersburg, Tennessee that receives high praise from most parents for its caring staff, strong academics, and Christian environment. However, some parents express concerns about curriculum rigor, lack of support for children with ADHD/ADD, and perceived neglect of older grade levels.

Loving and supportive environmentstructured guidancestrong academics
Address
1005 Hwy 51 By Pass, Dyersburg, TN
Phone
(731) 285-3727
Trinity Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Trinity Children's Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, particularly teachers like Ms. Karina and Ms. Maria, strong developmental progress in children, and responsive management under director Mrs. Deborah.

Patient and caring teachersdevelopmental progress (speechsocial skills
Address
584 North Germantown Parkway, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 800-1888
Kiddie College Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kiddie College Child Care has mixed reviews with strong positive experiences from some families praising staff care and child engagement, but serious concerns from others regarding safety, staff communication, and enrollment termination practices. Three parents gave 5-star ratings citing loving staff and happy children, while four parents gave low ratings citing safety issues and conflicts with management.

caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendinggood learn
Address
570 Fire Station Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 358-3994
Willow Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Willow Tree Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff and director Jennifer noted for being hands-on, caring, and deeply invested in each child's development. Parents highlight the facility's success in supporting children with developmental delays, its nurturing environment, and strong communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

Hands-on director and staffpersonalized attention to each childstrong developmental support including speech delay assistance
Address
2391 New Salem Hwy., Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 512-5368
Korner Kampus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Korner Kampus receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praised the facility as the best daycare in the area, highlighting kind staff, flexible scheduling, and happy children. Two parents gave critical 1-star ratings, alleging the owner mistreats employees, cuts corners, and prioritizes profit over child care quality.

Kind and compassionate staffflexible schedulingchildren enjoy attending
Address
4841 S Lee Hwy, Mcdonald, TN
Phone
(423) 476-5531
Making Memories
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent reports significant developmental progress and high engagement for their autistic child, noting that staff members are well-liked. A neighbor's perspective describes the facility as friendly, fair, clean, and nice.

Child happiness and engagementvisible developmental improvementwelcoming and loving staff
Address
5144 Nashville Hwy, Baxter, TN
Phone
(931) 858-5437
Magic Kingdom Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Magic Kingdom Learning Academy has received mixed reviews with significant safety and care concerns. While some parents report positive experiences with staff and management, multiple parents have described serious incidents including neglect, failure to provide meals, inadequate supervision, and unexplained injuries to children.

Nice staff and managementlong-term satisfaction from some familieschildren enjoy attending
Address
2110 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 745-5854
Tutor Bug Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Tutor Bug Tots receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the teachers' passion, care quality, and academic advancement of children. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about unprofessional handling of staff issues, poor communication, sudden unenrollment without notice, and lack of consideration for child stability.

Caring and passionate teachersstrong pre-K curriculum that prepares children for kindergartenloving environment
Address
215 Mullican Street, Mcminnville, TN
Phone
(931) 474-1235
Joyland Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
3.8

Joyland Christian Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth and care, with parents reporting their children are happy and well-communicated with. However, two negative reviews describe concerning incidents involving child dismissal after one day, medical needs not being respected, and staff unprofessionalism that contradicted the facility's Christian values.

Sweet and caring staffwelcoming atmospheregood communication with parents about daily activities
Address
800 East Wood Street, Paris, TN
Phone
(731) 644-2569
Kid'S Stuff & More C.D.C., LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kids Stuff & More for exceptional care, safety, and communication. Multiple families with multi-year enrollment highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and staff's genuine dedication to child development. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security protocols, educational programming, and accommodating special needs.

Strong communication and daily updateswarm and welcoming staffsafety and security measures
Address
115 West Concord Drive, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 645-1018
Eagle Bluff Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents describe the center as a wonderful and amazing place with great staff, while one parent warns against using the facility due to serious incidents involving their child.

great carewonderful staffamazing owner
Address
109 Highland Drive, Jacksboro, TN
Phone
(423) 566-7478
Stepping Stone Academy (Base Of Tn Co)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Stepping Stone Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report feeling safe and satisfied with their children's care. Parents highlight the friendly, attentive staff, home-cooked meals, security features, and welcoming environment as key strengths.

Friendly and welcoming stafflive camera access to classroomssecure facility with code entry and gated playground
Address
1411 Kensington Square Court, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 849-8456
Murfreesboro Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8

One parent highlights the program's excellence for children starting as infants through head start, while another notes positive outcomes for multiple children. However, a single critical review contrasts this with complaints about specific staff members being rude and lacking integrity, despite acknowledging the director and teachers are great.

Wonderful staffgreat experience for childrenpositive outcomes for multiple kids
Address
219 S. Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 896-5870
New Hope Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

New Hope Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who highlight caring staff, good communication, Christian values, and successful child development outcomes. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about specific staff members' lack of compassion, inadequate supervision, discipline issues, and cleanliness.

Caring and welcoming staffgood parent communicationChristian-based curriculum
Address
367 Old Nashville Highway, Lavergne, TN
Phone
(615) 280-7343
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (operating as KinderCare/Fortress KinderCare) for its nurturing environment, caring staff, and quality curriculum. The facility is noted as exceptionally clean with strong parent communication through apps and daily updates. Multiple long-term families report significant child development and recommend the center highly.

Caring and attentive teachersclean facilitystrong curriculum
Address
847 Fortress Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 203-3669
Dodson Chapel Umc Childcare
Church Daycare
3.8

Dodson Chapel UMC Childcare is a faith-based facility where most families report positive experiences, particularly praising teachers and activities. However, some parents report the facility does not adequately accommodate children with autism and has dismissed students without sufficient notice.

Faith-based curriculumexperienced and caring teachersengaging activities and events
Address
4107 Dodson Chapel Court, Hermitage, TN
Phone
(615) 883-5307
Buntyn Preschool
Church Daycare
3.8

One parent reports a positive social outcome, noting that their child formed a lasting friendship with a childhood best friend despite the family not being religious. The reviewer expresses uncertainty about the choice of facility but highlights the enduring value of the friendships made there.

Strong peer socialization and lasting friendships
Address
561 S. Prescottt, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 323-1621
Village Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Village Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Staff are described as passionate, friendly, and welcoming, with strong communication and attentive care. Parents report children have fun and feel comfortable in this facility.

friendly and passionate staffwelcoming atmosphereresponsive communication
Address
1403 Robinson Road, Old Hickory, TN
Phone
(615) 847-5555
Southminster Child Care
Church Daycare
3.8

Southminster Child Care is a religious facility in Nashville with consistently excellent reviews from long-term families. Parents praise the loving, nurturing staff, safe environment, and developmentally appropriate teaching methods. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and plan to return with additional children.

Caring and nurturing staffsafe environmentdevelopmentally appropriate teaching methods
Address
643 Harding Place, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 333-1037
First Step Christian Day Care
Church Daycare
3.8

Parents describe a religious daycare with friendly staff and a family-oriented atmosphere that includes morning devotions. However, some families report issues with staff gossip, frequent illnesses among children, and allegations of dishonest billing and rude behavior from certain employees.

Friendly staffsafe environmentfamily-oriented owners
Address
2633 Glass Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 697-9479
Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Miss Mag receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong leadership. Parents report their children are happy, well-supervised, and engaged in learning. One negative review contradicts this, citing poor supervision and unprofessional staff behavior.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong leadershipclean facility
Address
225 Lookout Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-5286
Wonderland Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Wonderland Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across both locations. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, strong curriculum integration, and responsive leadership under owner Mr. James as key strengths that make them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesresponsive communication from director Mr. James
Address
2525 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 333-5993
The Community Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise The Community Day School for its caring, communicative staff and well-organized operations. The facility is noted for handling children's transitions smoothly, accommodating special needs, and fostering child development through engaging activities. Parents express strong confidence in the school's care quality and would recommend it to others.

Communicative stafforganized operationsexperienced director (Ms. Alexis)
Address
115 Centre Street, Pleasant View, TN
Phone
(615) 746-0894
Joyland Academy, INC.
Church Daycare
3.8

Joyland Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its staff, learning environment, and safety. However, two recent negative reviews raise concerns about staff hygiene, injury accountability, inadequate child care (unchanged diapers), lack of receipts, frequent closures without reimbursement, and sudden dismissal of children without proper notice.

Friendly and professional staffstrong educational learning programssafe environment
Address
4439 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 396-1072
Brookside Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Brookside Learning Center for its clean facility, staff stability, and attentive care. Multiple reviewers highlight the dedication of specific staff members (Cathy, Jay, Nikki, Amy, Vallie, and Cindy) and note their children are happy and learning. The center is recommended for its safety measures, communication with parents, and caring atmosphere.

Clean facilityconsistent staff with no turnovercaring and attentive teachers
Address
218 Jefferson Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN
Phone
(865) 482-4896
P.H.P. Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes the staff as loving, while another characterizes the center as very nice. These limited comments highlight positive interpersonal and environmental aspects of the facility.

loving staff
Address
2207 Buchanan Street, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 313-7006
Gateway Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Gateway Learning Academy receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, staff friendliness, and safety measures including security cameras and daily owner oversight. However, one serious concern was raised regarding inadequate response to a safety incident involving a child with autism.

Clean and organized facilityexperienced and caring staffsecurity cameras throughout building
Address
185 East Norwood, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 774-9553

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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.