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55 Child Daycare & Preschools in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Browse all 55 child daycare & preschools in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Chattanooga

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.

  1. 1
    Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    7531 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Jungle Town Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the professional management, dedicated staff, and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to help children thrive, excellent emergency response capabilities, and frequent communication through photos and videos. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and treating families like their own.

    Professional managementcaring and attentive staffchild development and academic progressdaily photo and video updates
  2. 2
    Rainbow Day Care Center
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    804 Tunnel Blvd., Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Rainbow Day Care Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality curriculum, caring staff, and strong educational foundation provided. Parents report that children leave prepared for kindergarten with advanced skills in academics and languages, and highlight the center's professional environment and community involvement.

    Caring and supportive staffstrong curriculumacademic preparation for kindergartenmultilingual instruction
  3. 3
    Redemption Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    Reviews focus primarily on the church experience rather than the preschool program. The one mention of the children's program indicates parents feel comfortable and welcomed leaving their toddlers in the kids' area.

    Welcoming and kind staffchildren's program mentioned positivelystrong sense of community and church family
  4. 4
    St. Jude Catholic After School Care
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 118 children

    St. Jude Catholic After School Care receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and visitors highlight the strong leadership, good academics, and sense of community. The facility is described as a sacred place with active congregation and excellent service.

    welcoming environmentspiritual atmospherestrong leadershipgood academics
  5. 5
    St. John United Methodist Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    3921 Murray Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 91 children

    St. John United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, learning activities, playground, and safe environment for children. Staff members Debbie and Jacque are specifically commended for running an excellent program.

    Safe environmentlearning activitiesplaygroundcaring staff (Debbie and Jacque)
  6. 6
    Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

    Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs supportnutritious meals provided
  7. 7
    Pneuma Christian Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    7345 Old Cleveland Pike, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents praise Pneuma Christian Center as a welcoming worship environment with strong pastoral leadership and children's ministry. Reviewers consistently highlight the spiritual atmosphere, quality of sermons, and sense of community and family within the church. Many express satisfaction with their long-term membership and personal spiritual growth.

    Children's ministry qualitywelcoming greeterspastoral teachingfamily-friendly atmosphere
  8. 8
    Brainerd Baptist Pre-K
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    300 Brookfield Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Reviews praise Brainerd Baptist Pre-K for strong Bible-centered teaching, quality worship experiences, and welcoming community. Parents highlight excellent pastoral leadership, meaningful music ministry, and strong children's programs. The facility appears to foster a family-oriented, mission-focused environment.

    Bible-focused teachingstrong pastoral leadershipquality music ministrywelcoming community
  9. 9
    Brainerd Baptist After School Care
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Brainerd Baptist After School Care receives consistently high ratings from families. Parents praise the ministry's strong Bible teaching, engaging worship services with quality music, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is noted for its children's and teens' programs and compassionate leadership.

    Bible-focused teachingquality music ministrywelcoming communitystrong pastoral leadership
  10. 10
    Ymca Ycap Chattanooga
    4.49 score
    4.8(8)

    1600 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews praise this facility as an excellent boxing gym with quality instruction and a strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, knowledgeable coaches like Andy and Roger, and the youth boxing and after-school care programs offered.

    Quality instructionaffordable pricinggreat atmospherecommunity-focused

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Chattanooga based on parent reviews

Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center

4.9(20)

7531 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN

Jungle Town Day Care and Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the professional management, dedicated staff, and strong learning environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to help children thrive, excellent emergency response capabilities, and frequent communication through photos and videos. The facility is described as warm, welcoming, and treating families like their own.

Professional managementcaring and attentive staffchild development and academic progress

Rainbow Day Care Center

5(9)

804 Tunnel Blvd., Chattanooga, TN

Rainbow Day Care Center in Chattanooga receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality curriculum, caring staff, and strong educational foundation provided. Parents report that children leave prepared for kindergarten with advanced skills in academics and languages, and highlight the center's professional environment and community involvement.

Caring and supportive staffstrong curriculumacademic preparation for kindergarten

Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center

4.8(20)

1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs support

Ymca Ycap Chattanooga

4.8(8)

1600 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Reviews praise this facility as an excellent boxing gym with quality instruction and a strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, knowledgeable coaches like Andy and Roger, and the youth boxing and after-school care programs offered.

Quality instructionaffordable pricinggreat atmosphere

Urban League Of Greater Chatt.-Orchard K

4.6(20)

400 N. Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Note: The reviews provided do not pertain to the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, they describe the Urban League organization's community programs, including tax preparation services (VITA clinic), business development programs, and general community support. No actual daycare reviews are available.

Free tax preparation servicesknowledgeable and enthusiastic staffwelcoming atmosphere

Signal Centers Early Care & Ed.

4.6(20)

109 N Germantown Rd, Chattanooga, TN

Signal Centers Early Care & Education receives consistently high praise from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, attentive teachers, and a clean, welcoming environment that keeps children excited to attend. The center offers frequent activities and events while maintaining strong communication with families about child development.

Caring and patient staffspecial needs accommodationsclean facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Chattanooga, Tennessee

There are 55 child daycare & preschools in Chattanooga, Tennessee, making up 39% of the 141 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 Chattanooga, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Chattanooga

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Ymca Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
301 West Sixth St., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-3766
21st Century Child Development And Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

21st Century Child Development and Learn receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced, caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication, with several highlighting long-term satisfaction. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols, staff conduct, and child wellbeing.

Experienced and caring staffspacious and clean classroomsprofessional communication about child progress
Address
2503 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 648-8290
Dreamland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
618 North Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 899-0944
21st Century Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

21st Century Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the experienced and caring staff, clean facilities, and professional communication. However, some parents report serious safety concerns and poor staff behavior.

Experienced and caring staffspacious and clean classroomsprofessional communication about child progress
Address
2507 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 648-8290
Kidds First Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
4343 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 485-9805
The Shiny Penny
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

The Shiny Penny receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, compassionate staff and smooth transition experiences for children of all ages. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend daily.

compassionate and caring staffsmooth transition to daycaresafe environment
Address
20 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 624-1177
Chattanooga Youth And Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
501 W 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 643-6415
Newton Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1301 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 266-4341
God'S Little Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2500 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 468-3616
Boyd Buchanan Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4650 Buccaneer Trail, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-6177
Boyd Buchanan School After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4650 Buccaneer Trail, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 624-9065
Chambliss Center For Children Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chambliss Center for Children Pre-K receives consistently high praise from parents and former residents. Reviews highlight caring staff, affordability, supportive administration, and comprehensive services including 24-hour care. Multiple reviewers credit the center with providing essential support during difficult family circumstances.

Caring and professional staffaffordable childcare24-hour availability
Address
315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 698-2456
Genesis Learning And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
850 Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 255-4334
First Little Friends
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6219 Vance Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 708-2700
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
Childcare Network INC 124
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network Inc 124 for its exceptional staff, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. All reviewers highlight the director Terra and her team's genuine care, attentiveness, and warm interactions with children. Multiple parents note significant developmental progress and express confidence in their children's safety and well-being.

Kind and passionate staffclean and well-organized facilityspacious infant room
Address
1043 Grays Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 855-1664
Childcare Network INC. 034
Child Daycare & Preschools

CHILDCARE NETWORK INC. 034 in Chattanooga receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring leadership (particularly Directors Fanta and Lisa), safe learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is noted for strong communication, developmental support, and genuine staff dedication to each child's wellbeing.

Professional and caring leadershipknowledgeable and friendly staffsafe facility
Address
4650 Redlands Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 855-5697
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
Volunteer Community School #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
506 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 267-5800
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
The Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Montessori Way, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-6366
Montessori After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Montessori Way, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 622-6366
Tommie F.Brown Academy Develomental Lear
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
718 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 209-5760
Childcare Network-108
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network-108 for its clean facilities, caring and professional staff, and positive impact on their children's development and happiness. Multiple reviewers highlight the new director's leadership and the staff's attentiveness, communication, and genuine care for each child. Children reportedly show improved academic skills, enthusiasm for attending daycare, and emotional growth.

Clean and spacious facilitygreat operating hoursfriendly and professional staff
Address
1602 Gunbarrel, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 894-9104

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Frequently asked questions

There are 55 child daycare & preschools daycares in Chattanooga, Tennessee, out of 141 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 Chattanooga, 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
Chattanooga offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 55 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 34 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 48 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 Chattanooga for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Chattanooga 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.