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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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Countrywood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights the center's effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten and a generally caring staff environment. However, other feedback details serious concerns regarding staff attitude, hygiene, safety hazards, and communication issues. Specific complaints include unprofessional interactions with parents, poor sanitation practices, and inadequate supervision of young children.

child's love for the centersweet and caring staffeffective kindergarten preparation
Address
8229 Rockcreek Parkway, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 384-3816
Kid University, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kid University for exceptional care, cleanliness, and staff dedication. Children show significant developmental progress and growth in confidence, social skills, and academics. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and well-being at the center.

Caring and passionate staffclean facilityresponsive director
Address
771 Walnut Knoll Lane, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 791-2054
Trinity Learning Center Comm Part Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Trinity Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care and attention, particularly noting staff members like Ms. Karina, Ms. Maria, and director Mrs. Deborah for their patience and personalized approach to child development. The facility is praised for cleanliness, security, educational programs, and responsive management.

Attentive and patient teachersindividualize
Address
584 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 591-7267
Woodbury Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7

This facility appears to be a nursing home rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the compassionate, family-like care provided to elderly residents. Staff members are described as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated to individual resident needs.

Compassionate and caring stafffamily-like treatment of residentsattentive to individual needs
Address
630 W. Lehman Street, Woodbury, TN
Phone
(615) 563-5852
Pie LLC Dba Barrington Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3.7

Barrington Christian Academy in Nashville receives mixed reviews. Most recent parents (8 of 10) praise the newly renovated facility, caring staff, structured curriculum, and welcoming environment, noting significant improvements under new leadership. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate illness communication and potential health/safety issues.

newly renovated facilityspacious bright classroomscaring and welcoming staff
Address
3010 Tuggle Ave., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 953-3034
Lily Pad Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Lily Pad Learning Center II receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teaching quality, learning environment, and caring staff under owner Ms. Vicky's leadership. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision of bullying, unprofessional management practices, billing disputes, and poor communication.

Hands-on ownercaring and dedicated teachersclean and nurturing environment
Address
1408 Hollywood Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 964-7832
Apostolic Kiddie Academy After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5020 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-5261
Kid'S Bank Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent shares a positive experience with HeadStart classes, noting that their grandchildren have learned significantly from the staff. The reviewer describes the teachers as excellent and appreciates the program's structure as children advance to higher levels.

excellent teacherssignificant learning for childreneffective class progression
Address
610 South Cedar Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN
Phone
(423) 837-8212
Porter Leath Delano Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7

One parent describes the facility as a great school, while another raises a concern that the location may be closed down and asks if there is a new site.

Great school
Address
1727 Oberle, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 922-0836 EXT 2401
Summit Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
202 Sugar Hollow Road, Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone
(865) 336-7302
A+ Kentay'S Childcare Service
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports a highly positive experience, noting that their daughter has attended since six weeks old and feels loved, while another describes the staff as family-like and educational. In contrast, a separate parent describes the environment as ungodly and rude, stating they removed their son from the program.

loves the stafftreated like familyeducational value
Address
128 Tucker Street, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 423-4581
Little Lambs Learning Center, LLC I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights that Mrs. Charity conducts daily facility checks, while another describes the center as very unprofessional, citing difficulties reaching staff and an often-unanswered phone line.

daily facility checks by staff
Address
2215 East Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN
Phone
(731) 885-0290
Grandmama'S House @ Tiny Town Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Grandmama's House for its caring, friendly staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and excited to attend. The facility appears to offer good communication with parents and diverse activities across age groups.

Caring and loving stafffriendly and welcoming environmentchildren happy and excited to attend
Address
2015 Tiny Town Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 802-5455
Cmccaa Head Start Caldwell Lane
Headstart Programs
3.7

One parent highlights the welcoming atmosphere and strong communication from administrator Ms. Jamie, noting that the staff are helpful and kind with children. Conversely, another reviewer offers a single negative comment describing the location as 'Ghetto' without further elaboration.

friendly staffhelpful administrationstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
226 Caldwell Ln, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 648-5785
New Beeginnings, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

New Beeginnings receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and happy children. However, negative experiences (2 one-star and 1 two-star review) cite poor communication, unexplained injuries, strict/inflexible policies, high staff turnover, and concerns about the owner's interactions with parents.

Caring and nurturing staffeducational focus beyond basic childcarechildren eager t
Address
4110 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 660-1405
Bloomingdale Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports an exceptional experience with caring staff and engaging activities, while another highlights excitement and three daily meals. A different family describes a negative interaction regarding accessibility for a child with cerebral palsy, citing refusal to return calls and demanding additional documentation.

Caring staffengaging crafts and activitiesthree meals a day
Address
3333 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, TN
Phone
(423) 288-9886
The Growing Tree Nursery School
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
200 West Jefferson Street, Pulaski, TN
Phone
(931) 363-7465
All About Kids Childcare, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for this center-based facility is mixed, with one parent expressing satisfaction with the staff, quality of care, and cleanliness. In contrast, another parent reports a negative experience from 2010 involving inadequate communication about their infant's distress.

Staff qualityquality of carecleanliness
Address
1421 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville, TN
Phone
(423) 525-4951
Ymca Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the program's engaging curriculum, noting that weekly swim lessons are a favorite activity for their three-year-old. Another review emphasizes the high demand for the center, citing a waitlist that extends approximately one year.

Engaging swim lessonscaring teachersstrong love of learning
Address
301 West Sixth St., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-3766
Damas Little Folks Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as a 'horrible' place where staff allegedly hit children and fail to provide adequate meals. The reviewer also claims the staff is unfriendly and notes that the center is currently facing lawsuits.

Address
3408 North Watkins, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 358-5747
Early Childhood Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the Early Childhood Enrichment Center as the best daycare they have encountered. This single review highlights an exceptionally positive experience without noting any drawbacks.

Best daycare experience
Address
2981 Kimball, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 743-0431
Vollintine Evergreen Neighbrhd Sch, INC.
Church Daycare
3.7

VOLLINTINE EVERGREEN NEIGHBRHD SCH receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, security measures, and child development. However, some parents report communication and professionalism issues, including difficulty reaching the facility and concerns about staff conduct.

Strong securityexcellent teacher-child relationshipscaring and hardworking staff
Address
815 N Mclean Blvd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 410-5447
Future Scholars Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Future Scholars Academy as a safe, clean, and welcoming daycare with exceptional staff who treat children with genuine care and affection. The facility offers enriching activities including educational visitors and entertainment, with a dedicated owner who goes above and beyond for the children. Parents report their children are happy and feel at home, with multiple staff members specifically highlighted for their outstanding caregiving.

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Address
1224 Lischey Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 750-5836
Barrington Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3.7

Barrington Christian Academy in Nashville receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the newly renovated facility, staff quality, and curriculum, but a few report serious concerns about illness communication and classroom conditions. Parents consistently note the facility's recent improvements have transformed the center's reputation from its previous location. However, recent negative reviews cite health and safety issues including mold, overcrowding, and inadequate

Address
3010 Tuggle Ave., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 953-3034
Belmont Weekday School
Church Daycare
3.7

One parent describes the school as an outstanding, family-oriented community with high-quality early childhood education and excellent staff. Conversely, another parent reports that the institution has deteriorated rapidly, citing frequent staff changes and a probation status that leaves children lacking support.

high quality early childhood educationexcellent faculty and staffcommunity and family oriented
Address
2007 Acklen Ave., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 383-0886
Lookout Valley Nazarene Daycare & Presch
Church Daycare
3.7

Lookout Valley Nazarene Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive, caring teachers and safe environment. Parents consistently report their children feel loved, enjoy attending, and form lasting connections with staff. The facility offers flexible hours and engaging activities both indoors and outdoors.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong communication with parentssafe environment
Address
134 S. Aster Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 825-1961
Loving Hearts Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes LOVING HEARTS DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL as having staff who pour their heart and soul into the classrooms, providing essential structure and stability for children. The reviewer highly recommends the center for its supportive environment.

heart and soul in classroomsstructurestability
Address
100 Logan Dr., Covington, TN
Phone
(901) 475-4700
Once Upon A Time Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and proactive communication regarding any issues with their child. Conversely, another reviewer reports a negative experience, specifically describing the owner as hateful and unkind.

Staff is nice to kidsproactive communication about child's well-being
Address
405 North Dupree Avenue, Brownsville, TN
Phone
(731) 772-4867
Asbury Child Enrichment Center
Church Daycare
3.7

Asbury Child Enrichment Center has mixed reviews reflecting significant changes over time. Multiple parents praise the facility's caring staff, cleanliness, and kindergarten preparation, while recent reviews describe staff transitions, mishandling of child behavioral issues, safety concerns, and poor teacher conduct.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitygood kindergarten preparation
Address
205 South Main St., Greeneville, TN
Phone
(423) 798-1060
Your Kid-N-Me
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Your Kid-N-Me has received mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's patience and flexibility, cleanliness, and safe environment. However, negative reviews cite supervision concerns, safety violations, inadequate monitoring of children, and facility issues.

Friendly and patient staffclean facilityflexible scheduling
Address
7323 Tazewell Pike, Corryton, TN
Phone
(865) 247-5284

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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.