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Tennessee has about 3,658 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
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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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 1,221 |
| Headstart Programs | 285 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 566 |
| Before or After School | 1,586 |
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One parent reports that their grandchildren enjoy the program and appreciate the staff at the center. The feedback highlights positive interactions with the people involved and expresses satisfaction with the care provided to multiple family members.
Riverdale Kiddie Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the staff's friendliness, teaching methods, and individual teacher relationships with children. However, serious safety and care concerns have been raised, including a reported injury incident and complaints about inadequate supervision and hygiene.
YMCA Child Development Center in Lakeland receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, educational activities, and communication, while others report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, failure to follow parent instructions, and lack of response to incidents of physical assault.
Christ Church/Sonshine Learning Center in Bartlett receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, director Deanna, affordability, and child development. However, two serious complaints allege discriminatory practices toward a child with autism and inadequate care/feeding of an infant.
Morristown-Hamblen Child Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, family-like staff, age-appropriate activities, and clean facility, reporting their children are happy and learning. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including lack of communication about staff misconduct and health issues, unprofessional behavior, and inconsistent treatment of children.
One parent describes a disappointing experience at Dreamland Child Care Center, citing hygiene issues and a lack of transparency. The reviewer notes that their child's clothing frequently arrived dirty and reported concerns about potential overcharging. Additionally, the parent expressed dissatisfaction with safety protocols, including mandatory masks for pickup and restricted access to the facility's interior.
TLC Childcare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Parents who have enrolled praise the staff for being caring, straightforward, and creating a safe learning environment where children thrive. However, several parents report poor communication, rudeness from ownership, inflexibility with behavioral challenges, and unprofessional handling of enrollment inquiries.
Allandale Early Learning receives highly mixed reviews. Most parents praise the newer management (Paxton and Amanda), staff friendliness, cleanliness, and quality of care, with many giving perfect ratings. However, several parents report concerns about billing accuracy, excessive illness-related dismissals based on questionable temperature readings, insufficient supervision, and poor staff responsiveness to complaints.
One parent describes the facility and staff positively, while other reviewers report severe dissatisfaction, alleging that the center refuses enrollment for children with special needs and attempts to retain prepaid tuition without providing services. Additional feedback warns that the program's actual experience does not match its appearance.
One parent describes the Fairview Boys and Girls Club as a vital support system that contributed to their children's academic success, specifically highlighting the dedication of staff member Tammy Peay Hargrove. The reviewer expresses deep gratitude for the program's role in their life as a single mother, noting positive outcomes such as one son becoming a Chemist and another pursuing a Chemistry major.
One parent reports that the facility fails to accommodate Knox County holidays or early release schedules and closed unexpectedly without adequate notice. The reviewer also criticizes the staff as inexperienced and biased, noting that students are assigned religious worksheets which adds to the workload after a full school day.
Parents consistently praise Cason Children's Center for its warm, welcoming environment and attentive staff who make children feel comfortable and cared for. The facility offers convenient extended hours (6:30am-6:00pm), provides helpful amenities like diapers in the infant room, and maintains consistent teacher assignments. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the responsive director and secure facilities.
One parent highlights the teachers' sweetness and patience, particularly regarding potty training, while another cites unprofessional behavior from staff and a rude bus driver as reasons for leaving. The few reviews so far mention mixed experiences, with specific praise for individual staff members contrasting sharply with complaints about management and transportation reliability.
I RISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the loving, structured environment, attentive staff, clear communication, and strong educational curriculum rooted in Christian values.
One parent describes the center as needing to be shut down, alleging that the owners do not actually run the facility and that children are in charge.
Happy Times Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff's genuine care, strong curriculum, and school-like structure that prepares children for kindergarten. The center is noted for quality food, transportation services, and teachers who maintain excellent communication with families.
Treehouse Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication through their app, and personalized attention to children. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving suspected drug use by staff and alleged mishandling by management. The facility appears to provide quality care for the majority of families, though the single negative review raises significant safety concerns.
One parent highlights a positive experience with reliable infant care and daily communication, while another reports a negative interaction with a rude and unprofessional staff member at a different location.
Premier Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the professional and caring staff, structured learning environment, and strong communication through a daily app. Parents highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and sense of safety at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Riverdale Kiddie Community Partner Pre-K receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise staff warmth, teaching methods, and individual teachers like Ms. LaSonya, serious concerns have been raised about child safety, supervision, and responsiveness to parent concerns.
21st Century Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced and caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication. However, some parents report serious safety concerns and poor staff behavior.
ITB Lighthouse of Love and Laughter receives mixed reviews. Parents report significant developmental improvements in their children's communication and behavior, with staff described as thoughtful and encouraging. However, multiple parents cite serious administrative and billing issues, staff turnover, facility maintenance problems, and inconsistent communication.
A few parents highlight the center's diverse, experienced staff and quality facilities, expressing high satisfaction with their children's experiences. However, one reviewer warns of unauthorized billing practices and difficulties obtaining refunds without filing fraud claims.
One parent highlights the welcoming staff and facility improvements, noting their children enjoy attending, while another reports severe neglect in the infant room, including unsupervised care, poor hygiene, and staff gossip. The positive feedback contrasts sharply with serious allegations of safety and health violations in the negative account.
One parent reports a positive experience, while two others describe serious safety and staffing concerns, including allegations of abusive disciplinary practices and questionable emergency protocols. Specific complaints involve a staff member yelling at and using duct tape on toddlers, the director's defense of these actions, and an owner's suggestion to keep children in cars during tornado warnings to avoid liability. High staff turnover and the dismissal of a worker only after the incident further highlight operational issues cited by families.
One parent highlights the nurturing environment and teacher focus, noting it prepared their child well for kindergarten, while others report witnessing aggressive behavior toward a child and express frustration over extended holiday closures.
One parent describes the staff at Wheeler Child Care and Preschool as highly supportive and family-like, noting that they successfully keep children safe, healthy, and engaged. While finding childcare in the region is acknowledged as difficult, this specific facility is viewed favorably by the reviewer.
Reviews are polarized, with strong praise for experienced staff and recent management changes, but significant concerns from other parents about supervision violations, staff turnover, dismissal of children without support, and alleged discrimination against children with disabilities.
Little Lambs Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and warm, home-like environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, engage in daily activities like crafts, and receive excellent communication from teachers. Multiple parents indicate strong satisfaction and willingness to recommend the facility or enroll additional children.
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