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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 Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	1,221
Headstart Programs	285
Religious / Church Based Daycare	566
Before or After School	1,586

Childcare & Pre-school

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Headstart Programs

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Religious / Church Based Daycare

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Before or After School

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Browse by type in Tennessee

🎨 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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Heritage Christian Academy

Address: Gail Leonard, New Tazewell, TN
Phone: (423) 526-2807

Alamo Learning Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 334 N. Climer Loop, Alamo, TN
Phone: (731) 696-3334

Columbia Academy Preschool

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1188 Marcy Hoover Drive, Columbia, TN
Phone: (931) 388-4373

Utm Margaret N. Perry Children'S Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 120 Pat Head Summitt Drive, Martin, TN
Phone: (731) 881-7715

Bargerton Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 6141 Poplar Springs Bargerton Road, Lexington, TN
Phone: (731) 968-7484

Jellico Christian Academy

Address: 170 Adventist Lane, Jellico, TN
Phone: (423) 449-9522

Growing Together Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1121 Nelson Merry St, Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 673-8107

Beyond The Bell - East Junior H.S.

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 400 Leach Rd., Somerville, TN
Phone: (901) 465-3251

Beyond The Bell - Fayette Ware H.S.

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 13470 Hwy. 59, Somerville, TN
Phone: (901) 465-9837

South Haven School Leap

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5455 Hwy 22, Lexington, TN
Phone: (731) 968-6890

Christian Acad.Of Knoxville After School

Address: 515 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 690-4721

Bill Rice Christian Academy

Address: 1812 Bill Rice Ranch Road, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: (615) 796-9655

Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro

Address: 3721 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: (615) 223-0451

Boys & Girls Club Of Gatlinburg Leap

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Boys & Girls Club of Gatlinburg LEAP for its caring staff and engaging learning activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending, with particular recognition given to staff members like art teacher Holly. One teen participant noted that activities could feel like doing staff work.

Staff are kind and involved with childrendiverse learning activitiesengaging programs

Address: 1820 Sports World Boulevard, Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: (865) 436-0833

Kids Place, INC - Seymour Intermediate

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 737 Boyd'S Creek Highway, Seymour, TN
Phone: (865) 933-7716

Campus Kids Corner (Swtcc)

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5990 Resources Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 333-4500

Lapetite Academy @ Walnut Bend

Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy @ Walnut Bend in Cordova receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under director Ms. Kenya Johnson, and quality learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic and social growth, excellent communication, and the welcoming, family-like atmosphere throughout the facility.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and directionsafe and clean facility

Address: 330 S Walnut Bend, Cordova, TN
Phone: (901) 755-7575

Sensational Enlightenment

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5960 Knight Arnold Road Ext, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 729-6021

Ms. Diane'S Hands Of Joy Childcare

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3746 Watkins, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 347-9973

Memphis Business Academy Gmtwn Comm Prek

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 4442 S. Germantown Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 846-7105

Sensational Enlightenment Extended Care

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5960 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 729-6021

Higher Learning Enrichment Academy LLC

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5750 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 672-7151

Open Hearts Child Care Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 2975 Austin Peay, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 634-2204

Knowledge First Child Care Academy

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 4858 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 864-7491

Frank Hughes School-Esp

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 414 Main Street, Clifton, TN
Phone: (931) 676-3325

Head Start - Townsend Center

Headstart Programs

Address: 140 Tiger Drive, Townsend, TN
Phone: (865) 448-9195

Mary Blount Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 131 South Old Glory Road, Maryville, TN
Phone: (865) 982-0608

Waterville Pre-K/Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 4081 Dalton Pike Se, Cleveland, TN
Phone: (423) 559-5067

Charleston Pre-K Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 8797 Hiwassee St., Charleston, TN
Phone: (423) 336-6746

Black Fox Elementary Pre-K/Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 3119 Varnell Rd Sw, Cleveland, TN
Phone: (423) 303-3556

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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.