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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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Nashville Christian School After-Care
Church Daycare
Address
7555 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 356-5600 EXT 155
Nia House Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
620 North 1st Street, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 913-4774
La Petite Academy @ Murf. Rd.
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy @ Murfreesboro Road receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center as a loving, family-like environment with dedicated staff and strong educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the director's leadership, teachers' genuine care and attentiveness, and the facility's support for child development and kindergarten readiness. The facility uses cameras for parent check-ins and maintains strong communication with families.

Address
1842 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 367-0470
Ymca @ Neelys Bend Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1300 Neelys Bend Road, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 259-3418
Ymca @ Westmeade Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6641 Clearbrook Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 693-2576
Richland Head Start
Headstart Programs

Richland Head Start receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for dedicated teachers, safe environment, and educational curriculum. However, two parents raised serious concerns about communication accessibility and safety/supervision issues, particularly regarding building security and special needs support.

Patient and caring teacherssafe environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
5900 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 862-8935
Ymca @ Hickman Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
112 Stewart Ferry Dr., Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 561-5020
Goodpasture Christian School - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
619 Due West Avenue, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 868-6171
Gower Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
650 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 353-2012
Harpeth Heights Weekday Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
8063 Highway 100, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 646-6553
A.Z. Kelley Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5834 Pettus Road, Antioch, TN
Phone
(615) 941-7535
Smith Springs Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3132 Smith Springs Road, Antioch, TN
Phone
(615) 645-6465
Forest Hills Umc Day School
Church Daycare
Address
1250 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 373-1728
Ymca @ Granbery Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5501 Hill Road, Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 533-3936
Ymca @ Amqui Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
319 Anderson Lane, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 202-1158
Ymca @ Cumberland School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4247 Cato Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 248-3589
Casa Dei Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7646 Hwy 70 South, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 673-8000
Hermitage Hills Baptist Church
Church Daycare

Note: These reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than its daycare services. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, Pastor Matt's teachings, and community support programs. The facility offers age-appropriate services and activities for families.

Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentPastor Matt's biblical teachingage-group services for children
Address
3475 Lebanon Road, Hermitage, TN
Phone
(615) 889-6187
Glendale Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Thompson Ave, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 279-7970
Shayne Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6217 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 332-3020
Madison Campus Elem.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1515 Sutherland Dr., Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 865-4575
Harding Academy Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 356-5510
Cockrill Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4701 Indiana Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 298-8075
Charlotte Park Elem Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
480 Annex Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 353-2006
Glencliff Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
120 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 333-5105
Ymca @ Bellevue Middle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
655 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 259-3418
West End Umc Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
2200 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 321-8500
Inglewood Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1700 Riverside Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 262-6697
Ymca @ Una
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2018 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 360-2315
Una Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2018 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 360-2921

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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.