How do I choose the right daycare in Arlington?

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Tennessee's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Tennessee) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Arlington?

Arlington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Tennessee (4 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Tennessee?

Daycare costs in Tennessee typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arlington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arlington

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Macon Road Baptist Arlington

4.47 score

4.7(10)

11015 Hwy 64, Arlington, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

Macon Road Baptist is a religious facility in Arlington, Tennessee that has closed permanently. Most reviews praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, happy teachers and well-behaved students. Reviews focus heavily on religious instruction and biblical teachings rather than traditional daycare services.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and courteous staffhappy teachers and studentssweet children

Macon Road Baptist Arlington E-Care

4.47 score

4.7(10)

11015 Hwy 64, Arlington, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

Macon Road Baptist Arlington E-Care receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the cleanliness, friendly staff, and welcoming environment. However, most reviews appear to be about the church rather than the daycare facility specifically. The facility appears to be permanently closed.

Clean facilityfriendly and courteous staffhappy teacherswell-behaved students

America Best Child Care

4 score

4(7)

5717 Airline Road, Arlington, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children

America Best Child Care in Arlington receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and affordability. The majority of reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships and developmental benefits, though one negative review raises concerns about staff professionalism.

caring and loving stafffamily environmentaffordable pricingearly operating hours

Learning Tree Day Care/Arlington, INC

3.63 score

3.4(8)

5740 Airline Rd., Arlington, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 177 children

Learning Tree Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the staff, cleanliness, and their children's progress, while four others report serious safety concerns including injuries, allergic reactions, inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, and unresponsive management to complaints.

Clean facilityattentive and nice stafffamily-run businesschildren showing developmental improvement

Sonshine Learning Center @ Arlington

3.56 score

3.2(6)

11900 U.S. Hwy 70, Arlington, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 250 children

Sonshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive teachers, detailed daily reports, clean facilities, engaging summer activities, and Christian-based education. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical discipline leaving marks on a child, perceived favoritism toward staff, poor communication, and dismissal of a 3-year-old from the program.

Engaged and caring teachersdetailed daily activity reportsclean facilitiessmall class sizes

Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Tennessee

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Arlington, Tennessee, making up 33% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Arlington, Tennessee, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Arlington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Tennessee's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Tennessee)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Arlington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Tennessee typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Arlington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Arlington must be licensed by Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

4 Child Daycare & Preschools in Arlington, Tennessee

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Arlington

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Kim'S Kid Corral Christian Pre-School

America Best Child Care

Learning Tree Day Care/Arlington, INC

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