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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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Bright Futures
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Bright Futures receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the owner's 30+ years of experience, educational background, and quality child care, attributing negative reviews to parents upset over facility rules. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged cash payment theft, dismissive communication, and unprofessional spot-holding practices.

experienced owner with 30+ years in childcare and education degreechildren reported to be well-cared for and lovedlong-term parents reportedly satisfied
Address
60 Lawson Drive, Crossville, TN
Phone
(931) 456-4395
Mnps Pre-K At Wayne Reed Childcare
Church Daycare
3.2
Address
11-B Lindsley Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 244-9311
Kreative Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
3187 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 458-9241
American Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

American Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring, family-like atmosphere, attentive staff, and professional managers. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unprofessional and disrespectful staff behavior, poor child supervision, safety issues, and inappropriate discipline practices.

Warmfamily-like environmentattentive and caring staff
Address
4218 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 331-1507
Sonshine Learning Center @ Arlington
Church Daycare
3.2

Sonshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive teachers, detailed daily reports, clean facilities, engaging summer activities, and Christian-based education. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical discipline leaving marks on a child, perceived favoritism toward staff, poor communication, and dismissal of a 3-year-old from the program.

Engaged and caring teachersdetailed daily activity reportsclean facilities
Address
11900 U.S. Hwy 70, Arlington, TN
Phone
(901) 867-5186
Kreative Kids II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
3191 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 302-8141
Educare Learning Center, INC
Before or After School Daycare
3.2

Reviews are highly polarized with fabricated/nonsensical positive reviews contrasting sharply with detailed negative accounts. Legitimate reviewers report serious concerns about facility conditions, staff professionalism, and educational quality, while some current/former participants describe positive experiences and career advancement.

Staff friendliness reported by somecareer training opportunitiesfree transportation home upon graduation
Address
1555 Mcalister, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 344-5931
Little Oaks Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Oaks Academy receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated teachers who know children by name, provide frequent updates, and treat kids as individuals rather than charges. Families report strong child development, emotional security, and a community-focused nonprofit environment.

Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attention to each childfrequent communication and updates from staff
Address
701 E. Oak Hill Ave., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 545-8240
Noah'S Ark Learning Campus 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Noah's Ark Learning Campus has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise staff members Judy and Charles and express satisfaction with their children's care. However, multiple recent reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, child discipline practices, health/safety issues, and owner responsiveness to parent concerns.

Staff members Judy and Charles praised for care with childrenchildren reportedly enjoy attending
Address
548 Hicks Road, Oneida, TN
Phone
(423) 569-5058
Peachers Mill Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Peachers Mill Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, family atmosphere, and developmental benefits for their children. However, several parents report serious concerns including safety issues, administrative oversights, classroom management problems, and dismissive responses to complaints.

Caring and nurturing teachersfrequent photo/video updatesfamily-like atmosphere
Address
64 Hillsboro Rd, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 802-5979
Little Heroes Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Heroes Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, and developmental support. One recent parent review raises concerns about staff turnover without advance notice and questions about meal quality and nutrition standards.

Caring and engaged teachersexcellent parent communicationdevelopmental milestone support
Address
1823 Tiny Town Road, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 503-0014
Kids World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Kids World in Lebanon receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and reasonable pricing. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically and emotionally, with staff going above and beyond in their care. The daycare is described as secure, welcoming, and offering quality meals and curriculum.

Kind and caring staffclean facilityreasonable prices
Address
818 North Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 449-6597
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Note: This facility is a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed with praise for individual staff members and clean facilities, but significant complaints about administrative dysfunction, poor phone communication, course selection errors, and inadequate instruction.

Clean and well-lit campussecurity on dutysmaller classroom sizes
Address
717 Beale St., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 333-5233
Kids World Child Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Kids World Child Care 2 for its caring, professional staff who go above and beyond in child development and care. The facility is noted as clean, secure, reasonably priced with meals included, and creates a welcoming home-like environment. Parents report high satisfaction and trust in the daycare compared to other options in Lebanon.

Kind and caring staffclean facilityreasonable pricing with meals included
Address
214 North College Street, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 449-8735
Starting Points Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Starting Points Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the dedicated, long-term teaching staff, strong focus on outdoor learning and nature-based education, and individualized, child-led curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional development. Parents appreciate the small, family-like environment where children develop meaningful relationships with teachers who genuinely care about each child's growth and well-being.

Experienced and caring teachers with early childhood degreesconsistent staff memberslow teacher-to-child ratios
Address
11749 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-2613
Southwest Tn Macon Comm. Part. Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

This facility appears to be a community college or vocational training center rather than a daycare, based on the reviews provided. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising staff, cleanliness, and programs, while others report severe administrative issues, poor customer service, and inadequate instruction.

Clean facilitywell-lit campussecurity on duty
Address
5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 774-3374
The King'S Daughters' School-Cfa Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
900 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 388-0292
Horn Lake Road Lrn. Ctr. Comm Part Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Horn Lake Road Learning Center has strong loyalty from long-term families who praise the caring staff, family-friendly environment, and educational activities. However, recent visitors reported poor customer service and concerns about facility conditions and cleanliness.

Caring and supportive stafffamily-friendly environmentvariety of educational activities
Address
3657 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3450
Abc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
570 High Street, Huntingdon, TN
Phone
(731) 535-3497
Noah'S Ark Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
434 Evergreen Street, Dresden, TN
Phone
(731) 364-5365
Northside Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
285 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 224-4252
Wee Care Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Wee Care Too receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise for individual staff members like Mr. Joey and Mrs. Sheryl, but significant criticism of the owner Cheryl Nabors regarding professionalism and communication. Parents report excellent care and engagement from frontline staff, but serious concerns about management, high staff turnover, and handling of parental concerns.

Caring and loving staff membersparticularly Mr. Joey and Mrs. Sherylchildren exc
Address
451 E. Baltimore, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 935-7362
Best Friends Child Care Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2949 Old Medina Road, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 736-3949
Livingston Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3
Address
480 Cross Ave, Livingston, TN
Phone
(931) 823-1757
Kiddie Kare Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
305 6th Street, Rocky Top, TN
Phone
(865) 426-7070
Promise Land Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
314 Willow St, Springfield, TN
Phone
(615) 384-0260
Krayola Learning Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Krayola Learning Academy II receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Some praise the staff, communication, and child engagement, while others report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, injuries, and children left unattended outside.

Constant parent communication via appengaging activities and eventscaring staff
Address
301 Mueller Brass Road, Covington, TN
Phone
(901) 475-4510
Chattanooga Youth And Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
501 W 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 643-6415
Lily'S Playhouse And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Lily's Playhouse and Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise reasonable pricing, caring staff, and children's satisfaction. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner behavior, staff conduct with children, and communication/professionalism.

Reasonable pricescaring and great staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
11700 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 459-7413
Milan Christian Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
5061 N. First, Milan, TN
Phone
(731) 686-8875

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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.