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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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🎨 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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Tommie F Brown Academy Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 718 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 498-6870

Utc Childrens Center Brown Site

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 718 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 498-6875

East Ridge Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1014 John Ross Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 493-9296

North Point Academy D.B.A. Kids R Kids

Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids R Kids for attentive, caring staff who go above and beyond in teaching and nurturing children. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, cleanliness, developmental support, and the availability of classroom cameras. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings from families with children ranging from infants to school-age.

Dedicated and compassionate teachersstrong teacher-parent communicationdevelopmental support including special needs accommodation

Address: 6863 Big Ridge Rd, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 843-0785

Chattanooga Christian School Extended Ca

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 3354 Charger Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 265-6411

Childcare Network-168

Child Daycare & Preschools

CHILDCARE NETWORK-168 receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and consistent staff, significant child developmental progress, and reliable hours that accommodate working parents.

Caring and loving staffconsistent teachers with long tenurestrong child development and learning outcomes

Address: 1510 E Third Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 629-0303

Nolan Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4435 Shackelford Ridge Rd, Signal Mountain, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Volunteer Community School #1

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 506 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 267-5800

Hardy Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2100 Glass Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 493-0300

St. Jude Catholic Pre-School

Address: 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 877-6022

Tender Care Learning Center

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 3242 Wilcox Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 803-4670

First Step Christian Daycare #2

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1701 N.Chamberlain Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 806-4479

Bess T. Shepherd Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 7126 Tyner Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Hixson United Methodist Child Developmen

Address: 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 877-0554

Highland Plaza United Methodist

Address: 4226 Norcross Rd, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 877-1544

Allen Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 9811 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN
Phone: (423) 843-4778

Wolftever Creek Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5080 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, TN
Phone: (423) 238-7300

Calvary Christian School

Address: 4601 North Terrace, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 622-2181

St. Nicholas School Early Learning Cente

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 7525 Min-Tom Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 894-6485

The Montessori School

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 300 Montessori Way, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 622-6366

East Lake Elementary Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 3600 13th Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 493-0366

Calvin Donaldson Env. S. Academy. Pre-K

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 937 W. 37th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 825-7337

Berean Academy Preschool 1 & 2

Address: 441 Berean Lane, Hixson, TN
Phone: (423) 877-1288

Maurice Kirby Day Care Center

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2500 S. Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 266-1802

Alpine Crest Elem Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4700 Stagg Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Spring Creek Elem Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1100 Spring Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 855-6165

East Ridge Elementary Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1014 John Ross Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 893-3530

Westview Elementary Wee Wildcats Dlp

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 9629 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 855-6141

Childcare Network 139

Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network 139 in Ooltewah receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and strong communication with parents. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and well-adjusted.

Staff friendliness and professionalismattentive and caring teachersclean facilities

Address: 8419 Ooltewah-Harrison Rd, Ooltewah, TN
Phone: (423) 238-9977

Wolftever Creek Elem Sacc Program

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 5080 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd, Ooltewah, 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.