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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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Gadsden Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 19040 Hwy 79, Gadsden, TN
Phone: (731) 663-2453

Alamo City Elementary Preschool

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 265 East Park Street, Alamo, TN
Phone: (731) 696-5515

First United Methodist Child Dev Cent

Reviews praise First United Methodist Child Development Center as a welcoming and caring religious community. Parents highlight the friendly staff, engaging activities for children, and strong sense of community. The facility is consistently described as an excellent choice for families seeking a church-based childcare environment.

Friendly and caring staffwelcoming atmospherestrong children's ministry

Address: 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN
Phone: (423) 478-1426

Westside Christian Academy

Address: 2850 Westside Drive, Suite D, Cleveland, TN
Phone: (423) 476-0001

Maury City Elementary Leaps

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5442 Hwy 88, Maury City, TN
Phone: (731) 656-2244

Crockett County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 142 Conley Road, Alamo, TN
Phone: (731) 696-3217

North Hamblen Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 2125 Fairview Road, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-6493

Morristown Covenant Early Learning Cente

Address: 503 South Jackson St., Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 587-3247

West Elementary Preschool

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 235 West Converse Street, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-1263

Alpha Primary School - Esp

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5626 Old Us Highway 11-E, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-3332

Douglas Cherokee Early Head Start West

Headstart Programs

Address: 1535 Jones Street, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 581-1264

Douglas Cherokee Hs Learning Center

Headstart Programs

Address: 306 Brown Ave, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 581-2350

Fairview-Marquerite Elem.-Esp

Headstart Programs

Address: 2125 Fairview Road, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-4098

John Hay Elementary School - Esp

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 501 Brittain Court, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-1080

Witt Elementary Preschool

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4650 South Davy Crockett Pkwy, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-2862

Judson S. Hill Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 776 North Cumberland Street, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-3676

Weekday Early Education

Address: 504 West Main Street, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 307-5689

Manley Primary Esp

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 551 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN
Phone: (423) 586-7400

A.W. Spalding Elem. Early Childhood Ed.C

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4820 University Drive, Collegedale, TN
Phone: (423) 396-2122

Middle Valley Elem. Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1609 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 843-4730

Hixson Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5950 Winding Lane, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Bright School Preschool Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1950 Mcdade Lane, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 265-0024

Chambliss Center For Children

Child Daycare & Preschools

Chambliss Center for Children receives uniformly positive reviews from parents, grandparents, and former foster youth. Reviewers consistently praise the caring staff, supportive administration, and comprehensive services including affordable childcare, foster parent support, and assistance with clothing and food. Many families have used the center for multiple children over extended periods and report life-changing positive impacts.

Caring and professional staffaff

Address: 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 698-2456

Westview Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 9629 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Daisy Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 620 Sequoyah Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN
Phone: (423) 332-8815

Normal Park Museum Magnet School Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1009 Mississippi Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 209-5900

Eaton Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 423 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN
Phone: (865) 986-2420

Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga Pre-K

Address: 2533 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 894-1637

W. A. Smith Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 6930 Teal Lane, Ooltewah, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Normal Park Upper Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1219 W. Mississippi Ave., Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

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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.