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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school1,221
Headstart Programs285
Religious / Church Based Daycare566
Before or After School1,586

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🎨 Preschools 331✝️ Christian Daycare 177🕊️ Baptist Daycare 75🎒 After School Programs 50🌱 Montessori 48📚 Kindergarten 24⛪ Catholic Daycare 19👶 Infant & Toddler 7🌍 Bilingual Daycare 2

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Lipscomb Elementary Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8011 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 472-4650
Grassland Elementary Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6803 Manley Lane, Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 472-4910
Mill Creek Elementary Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 York Road, Nolensville, TN
Phone
(615) 472-4910
Watertown Elementary Kids Club Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
751 W. Main St, Watertown, TN
Phone
(615) 237-3821
Gentry'S At Johnson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
815 Glass Lane, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-4837
Byars Dowdy Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
Before or After School Daycare
Address
904 Hickory Ridge Rd., Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 444-6651
Watertown Elementary The Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
751 W. Main St., Watertown, TN
Phone
(615) 237-3821
Lakeview Elementary Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6211 Saundersville Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 758-5619
Little Engineers Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
151 Rockford Heights Road, Rockford, TN
Phone
(865) 936-3095
Smoky Mountain Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1903 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 995-6300
Robert Churchwell Elem. Pre-K
Church Daycare
Address
1625 D B Todd Boulevard, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 687-4024
Lapetite Academy Coleman Comm Part Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Coleman receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, clean environment, strong educational programs, and excellent parent communication. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilitystrong STEM and educational programs
Address
2857 Coleman Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3450
Cj'S Back 2 Basics Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
707 E. Raines Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 398-2368
St. Ann Catholic School E-Care
Church Daycare
Address
6529 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN
Phone
(901) 382-3370
Lamplighter Montessori School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8563 Fay Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 751-2000
Harwood Center Pre-K @ Promise Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3796 Frayser Raleigh Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 584-8281
Boones Creek Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
348 Christian Church Rd, Gray, TN
Phone
(423) 282-3089
Kidville Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
551 Blythe Street, Gallatin, TN
Phone
(615) 675-4845
South Side Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1011 Southwest Avenue, Johnson City, TN
Phone
(423) 434-5290
Little Sunshine'S Playhouse & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Sunshine's Playhouse & Preschool in Franklin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, skilled teaching staff, engaging curriculum, and fresh in-house meals prepared by Chef Mark. Parents consistently report their children thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally in a safe, welcoming environment with strong staff continuity and communication.

Warm and nurturing teachersengaging curriculumfresh nutritious meals prepared in-house
Address
2100 Oxford Glen Drive, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 567-3475
Franklin First United Methodist
Church Daycare

Franklin First United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tennessee receives consistently positive feedback focused on its welcoming community, pastoral leadership, and family-friendly programs. Parents and visitors praise the church's warm hospitality, quality worship services, music ministry, and special events accommodating diverse needs. The facility offers various programs for children and seniors, community service initiatives, and a Christ-centered environment.

Warm
Address
120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-5386
Main Street Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
575 E. Main Street, Dresden, TN
Phone
(731) 364-5188
Fhs The Nest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2595 Fairview Blvd, Fairview, TN
Phone
(615) 472-4400
Tennessee School For The Deaf Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2725 Island Home Boulevard, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 579-2500
Wilson Central - The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
419 Wildcat Way, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 453-4600
Life Time Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

This summary cannot be completed as the reviews provided are for Life Time Fitness gym facilities and services, not for the LIFE TIME KIDS ACADEMY daycare center. The reviews discuss gym amenities, personal training, and spa services rather than daycare operations, curriculum, or childcare quality.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffvariety of amenities (pools
Address
3470 S. Houston Levee Rd, Collierville, TN
Phone
(901) 457-4951
The Children'S Playroom (Drop-In Ctr)
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Children's Playroom is a drop-in daycare center in Nashville that receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, attentive staff for building strong relationships with children and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of care, affordability, and convenient hours.

Staff genuinely cares about children and remembers their nameschildren are comforted when cryingengaging activities and crafts provided
Address
5133 Harding Pike B-7, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 353-4900
Child'S Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
209 South Royal Oaks Blvd, Suite 184, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-9997
Children Playroom And Fun Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6601 Sugar Valley Drive, Suite 112, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 719-6820
First Class Montessori School I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Erin T. Parish, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 274-5622

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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.