
Browse 3,658 daycare centers across Tennessee. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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 the owner exploited an employee by demanding excessive unpaid hours and errands, resulting in physical harm and a strong recommendation to avoid the facility. Another parent describes a disorganized tour experience where the director was unavailable and the process was unprofessional, leading them to choose a different provider.
One parent reports that the center exploited an employee by demanding long unpaid hours and errands, resulting in physical harm and a strong recommendation against the business. Another parent describes a disorganized and unprofessional tour experience where staff were unavailable and disrespectful of a single parent's limited time.
One parent reports witnessing a staff member yelling at children on the playground, while another notes frequent illnesses due to unsanitary conditions and high fees.
One parent describes the center as an excellent childcare option, while another reports leaving due to staff inability to handle a fussy child and concerns about neglect. A separate review alleges serious hygiene and safety violations, including inappropriate toothbrush cleaning and leaving a child in wet clothing.
Greenbrier Kids Connection has mixed reviews with significant safety concerns. While some parents praise individual staff members like Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Dee, and note a nice playground and food, multiple parents report serious issues including unattended children, staff taking smoke breaks, inadequate supervision leading to child injuries, and non-compliance with childcare regulations.
YMCA FUN COMPANY AT WALTER HILL receives mixed reviews with significant complaints about management practices and staff conduct. Parents report issues with billing policies, lack of flexibility during hardship, poor staff-child interactions, and inadequate handling of safety incidents. A few positive reviews mention friendly staff and good facilities at the YMCA location.
New Beginnings Children's Academy has mixed reviews. Two parents praised the staff and educational program, while other parents raised serious concerns about health and safety issues, including excessive illness, neglect, poor hygiene, and unexplained injuries.
Several parents report significant concerns regarding excessive screen time and a lack of structured learning activities. Feedback also highlights issues with staff behavior, including allegations of dishonesty, unprofessionalism, and the hiring of individuals with criminal backgrounds.
One parent provides a brief, low-rated comment but does not elaborate on specific issues or experiences within the text provided.
One parent describes the Dickson Complex Head Start location as a good place with no complaints. The single review provided is positive, noting satisfaction with the facility.
The Village of St. B has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praised the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and positive atmosphere. However, five other parents reported serious concerns including staff turnover, understaffing, inadequate meal provisions, inconsistent discipline practices, and lack of proper supervision and communication.
Purple Turtle Preschool receives overwhelmingly negative reviews citing poor management, lack of supervision, inadequate staffing, and unprofessional conduct by the owner. A small number of positive reviews praise the staff and note children are content, but these are vastly outnumbered by complaints about operational failures and child safety concerns.
One parent strongly advises against attending this center, using warning symbols to indicate serious concerns. The single review provided offers no specific details regarding the nature of the issues or reasons for the dissatisfaction.
Helping Hands Child Care has a 1.3/5 Google rating with multiple complaints about unreliable service and poor communication. Parents report caregivers failing to show up for scheduled appointments, not staying full hours, and management not following up on requests. While individual caregivers were noted as personable and competent, systemic organizational issues dominate the feedback.
One parent describes the location as having nothing to offer. The single review reflects a highly negative experience with no positive aspects identified.
One parent describes this location as one of the worst daycares they have used, citing a complete lack of consideration for working parents and advising others to avoid enrolling their children there. Another reviewer notes the experience is not as good as the video game.
One parent describes Ashley Academy as a non-nurturing environment marked by deception, bigotry, and deep-seated ableism, warning that the school prioritizes its reputation over student well-being. The reviewer notes that while some individual teachers were compassionate, the institution fosters a toxic social climate and fails to provide inclusive or supportive care for children.
One parent describes the administration as shady and incompetent, citing a six-year waitlist that allegedly was lost due to technical failures and biased admissions. While the individual notes that the school itself appears to be good if a child gains entry, the primary experience is defined by poor leadership and list management.
One parent describes this Head Start program as a terrible place for childcare, citing significant neglect regarding dietary and special needs accommodations. The reviewer also reports that staff fail to take potty training seriously, requiring children to wear diapers despite being trained.
A single reviewer criticizes the school-based program for soliciting donations through unapproved channels, arguing that this practice misrepresents district support and unfairly burdens parents. The feedback highlights severe concerns regarding staff compensation, noting that educators with advanced degrees and decades of experience do not receive a living wage despite the use of tax dollars.
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