Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Chattanooga, TN
Compare 55 child daycare & preschools in Chattanooga. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Chattanooga, Tennessee at a glance
- Programs
- 55
- Avg rating
- 4.24/5
- Parent reviews
- 625
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 27
Chattanooga has 55 licensed child daycare & preschools with 625 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.27 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37411 (avg 4.44 stars), while 37421 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center4.72 score4.9(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 - 2Rainbow Day Care Center4.64 score5(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 - 3Redemption Preschool4.64 score4.8(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 - 4St. Jude Catholic After School Care4.64 score4.8(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 - 5St. John United Methodist Preschool4.64 score4.8(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) - 6Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center4.64 score4.8(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 - 7Pneuma Christian Center4.64 score4.8(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 - 8Brainerd Baptist Pre-K4.56 score4.7(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 - 9Brainerd Baptist After School Care4.56 score4.7(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 - 10Ymca Ycap Chattanooga4.49 score4.8(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 64 daycares with Google ratings in Chattanooga
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 625 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Chattanooga, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Chattanooga zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37411 | 18 | 4.44 | 7 | |
| 37421 | 30 | 4.42 | 6 | |
| 37407 | 6 | 4.38 | 2 | |
| 37404 | 15 | 4.38 | 4 | |
| 37403 | 9 | 4.27 | 1 | |
| 37416 | 9 | 4.26 | 2 | |
| 37406 | 11 | 4.19 | 2 | |
| 37405 | 10 | 4.1 | 0 | |
| 37415 | 10 | 3.8 | 1 | |
| 37402 | 6 | 3.67 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Chattanooga (8–380 children)
Small
up to 30 children
24
Medium
31–75 children
50
Large
76–150 children
51
Very Large
150+ children
16
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Chattanooga based on parent reviews
Jungle Town Day Care And Learning Center
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.
Rainbow Day Care Center
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.
Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center
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.
Ymca Ycap Chattanooga
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.
Urban League Of Greater Chatt.-Orchard K
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.
Signal Centers Early Care & Ed.
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Chattanooga, Tennessee
This directory features 55 childcare and preschool options across Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering a diverse mix of care types for families. The Orchard Knob neighborhood stands out with an average rating of 4.47 stars across its nine facilities. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and safe spaces where children are excited to attend.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Chattanooga have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 64 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.26 stars. Our analysis covers 625 parent reviews. Parents in Chattanooga most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, welcoming atmosphere, and clean facility.
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.
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One parent highlights the program's engaging curriculum, noting that weekly swim lessons are a favorite activity for their three-year-old. Another review emphasizes the high demand for the center, citing a waitlist that extends approximately one year.
- Address
- 301 West Sixth St., Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 266-3766
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.
- Address
- 2503 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 648-8290
One parent describes a disappointing experience at Dreamland Child Care Center, citing hygiene issues and a lack of transparency. The reviewer notes that their child's clothing frequently arrived dirty and reported concerns about potential overcharging. Additionally, the parent expressed dissatisfaction with safety protocols, including mandatory masks for pickup and restricted access to the facility's interior.
- Address
- 618 North Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 899-0944
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.
- Address
- 2507 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 648-8290
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's structure and professionalism while others report severe issues regarding safety, communication, and management behavior. One parent highlights the center as a positive learning environment where their child thrived, whereas others describe the experience as unprofessional and potentially harmful to their children's well-being.
- Address
- 4343 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 485-9805
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.
- Address
- 20 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 624-1177
One parent reports that the building downstairs is smelly and damp. No positive aspects were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 501 W 12th Street, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 643-6415
One parent highlights the staff's dedication to safety, learning, and love for infants, while another reports significant communication issues due to an unprofessional phone interaction.
- Address
- 1301 Grove Street, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 266-4341
One parent describes a professional, clean environment where childcare feels like home, while another parent reports being harassed by the center for over a year and cites negative observations regarding how staff treat children.
- Address
- 2500 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 468-3616
- Address
- 4650 Buccaneer Trail, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 622-6177
- Address
- 4650 Buccaneer Trail, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 624-9065
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.
- Address
- 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 698-2456
- Address
- 850 Orchard Knob Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 255-4334
- Address
- 6219 Vance Road, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 708-2700
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.
- Address
- 315 Gillespie Road, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 698-2456
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.
- Address
- 1043 Grays Drive, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 855-1664
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.
- Address
- 4650 Redlands Drive, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 855-5697
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.
- Address
- 1510 E Third Street, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 629-0303
- Address
- 506 Spears Ave, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 267-5800
Early feedback for this center-based facility in Chattanooga highlights a positive experience, with one parent noting it is a good daycare while another emphasizes the professional nature of the staff.
- Address
- 3242 Wilcox Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 803-4670
- Address
- 1701 N.Chamberlain Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 806-4479
- Address
- 300 Montessori Way, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 622-6366
- Address
- 300 Montessori Way, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 622-6366
- Address
- 718 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 209-5760
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.
- Address
- 1602 Gunbarrel, Chattanooga, TN
- Phone
- (423) 894-9104
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