Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Cleveland, TN
Compare 20 child daycare & preschools in Cleveland. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Cleveland, Tennessee at a glance
- Programs
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.5/5
- Parent reviews
- 197
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 14
Cleveland has 20 licensed child daycare & preschools with 197 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.14 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37312 (avg 4.58 stars), while 37311 has the largest selection (23 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cleveland
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.
- 1Durkee Road Pre-School & Day Care4.72 score5(13)
201 Durkee Rd Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Parents consistently praise Lacey's Littles for exceptional care, cleanliness, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff members, including owner Lacey and director Erica, are highly engaged and provide individualized attention. The facility prioritizes safety, follows state regulations, and maintains strong parent communication through a daily photo/update app.
Warm and clean facilitycompassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communication via appindividualized learning and curriculum - 2Bowman Hills Sda School4.56 score4.7(20)
300 Westview Dr. Ne, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 12 children
Bowman Hills SDA School is a Seventh-day Adventist religious facility in Cleveland, Tennessee with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered teachings, and quality of the school and church services.
Friendly and welcoming atmosphereChrist-centric messagingquality pastoral leadershipBible-based education - 3Jacobs Unit At Clingan Ridge4.51 score4.7(13)
2412 Georgetown Rd. Nw, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise this facility with all 5-star ratings. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents appreciate both the regular services and special events offered.
Friendly staffwelcoming communityfamily-oriented atmospherespecial events (trunk or treat) - 4Westwood Baptist Day School4.4 score4.5(20)
4001 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Westwood Baptist Day School receives consistently positive feedback from the community. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality youth and children's ministries, and caring staff. Parents appreciate the spiritual focus and educational programming offered.
Welcoming environmentstrong children's ministry and youth programscaring and friendly staffquality preaching and spiritual instruction - 5Boys And Girls Club - Tucker Unit4.4 score4.5(20)
385 Third St., Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club - Tucker Unit for its caring, dedicated staff and positive environment. The facility offers excellent after-school and summer care with activities that keep children engaged and happy. Administration is responsive and helpful in meeting individual family needs.
Caring and kind staffstrong leadership and administrationchildren enjoy attendingsafe environment - 6Dlc Foundation Station LLC4.39 score4.6(9)
223 Michigan Avenue School Road Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
DLC Foundation Station LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. However, one parent reported significant issues with unresponsiveness and difficulty obtaining tax documentation information from ownership.
Caring and compassionate staffstructured lessons and activities plannedclean facilityresponsive owner/director - 7Waterville Baptist Learning Center4.32 score4.5(9)
4555 Dalton Pike Se, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Reviews praise Waterville Baptist Learning Center as a friendly, welcoming religious community with strong programming for children. Parents highlight the church's growth, teaching quality, and community involvement. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on the church itself rather than daycare-specific services.
Friendly and welcoming atmosphereprograms for childrenreligious education and fellowshipcommunity service - 8Lisa'S Lily Pad, LLC4.25 score4.4(8)
832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children
Lisa's Lily Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's behavior and development. Parents report their children are excited and happy to attend, and staff are responsive and flexible with scheduling. One parent expressed concerns about the no-visit policy, lack of webcams, limited staff friendliness, and excessive TV time.
Clean facilityenthusiastic and caring staffchildren excited to attendflexible drop-off scheduling - 9United Christian Academy Development Ctr4.07 score4.1(10)
2200 Peerless Road, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
United Christian Academy Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and Christian environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and show significant developmental progress. One negative review mentions bullying concerns.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitywell-fed childrenfun activities - 10Ms. Nancy'S Preschool & Day Care4.06 score4.1(7)
197 Neely Circle, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Ms. Nancy's Preschool & Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, small class sizes, faith-based curriculum, and positive impact on their children's development. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate behavior management strategies, poor communication, and allegations of child safety issues and staff misconduct.
Clean facilitysecurity systemsmall structured classesfaith-based curriculum
Rating Distribution
Based on 22 daycares with Google ratings in Cleveland
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 197 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Cleveland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Cleveland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37312 | 13 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 37323 | 13 | 4.55 | 5 | |
| 37311 | 23 | 4.41 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Cleveland (12–182 children)
Small
up to 30 children
18
Medium
31–75 children
18
Large
76–150 children
13
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Cleveland based on parent reviews
Durkee Road Pre-School & Day Care
201 Durkee Rd Ne, Cleveland, TN
Parents consistently praise Lacey's Littles for exceptional care, cleanliness, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff members, including owner Lacey and director Erica, are highly engaged and provide individualized attention. The facility prioritizes safety, follows state regulations, and maintains strong parent communication through a daily photo/update app.
Jacobs Unit At Clingan Ridge
2412 Georgetown Rd. Nw, Cleveland, TN
Parents consistently praise this facility with all 5-star ratings. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents appreciate both the regular services and special events offered.
Boys And Girls Club - Tucker Unit
385 Third St., Cleveland, TN
Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club - Tucker Unit for its caring, dedicated staff and positive environment. The facility offers excellent after-school and summer care with activities that keep children engaged and happy. Administration is responsive and helpful in meeting individual family needs.
Dlc Foundation Station LLC
223 Michigan Avenue School Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
DLC Foundation Station LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. However, one parent reported significant issues with unresponsiveness and difficulty obtaining tax documentation information from ownership.
Ms. Carol'S Playschool LLC
5053 N Lee Highway, Cleveland, TN
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication to creating a safe, clean, and organized environment for children. Reviewers appreciate the flexible scheduling, low rates, and seamless class transitions, noting that teachers take time to understand each child's personality.
Lisa'S Lily Pad, LLC
832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
Lisa's Lily Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's behavior and development. Parents report their children are excited and happy to attend, and staff are responsive and flexible with scheduling. One parent expressed concerns about the no-visit policy, lack of webcams, limited staff friendliness, and excessive TV time.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cleveland, Tennessee
There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Cleveland, Tennessee, making up 40% of the 50 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cleveland have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 22 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 197 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland
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- Address
- 1450 Strawberry Lane Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 383 Parker Street, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 614-8409
Parents consistently praise Lacey's Littles for exceptional care, cleanliness, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff members, including owner Lacey and director Erica, are highly engaged and provide individualized attention. The facility prioritizes safety, follows state regulations, and maintains strong parent communication through a daily photo/update app.
- Address
- 201 Durkee Rd Ne, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 472-4384
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and dedication to creating a safe, clean, and organized environment for children. Reviewers appreciate the flexible scheduling, low rates, and seamless class transitions, noting that teachers take time to understand each child's personality.
- Address
- 5053 N Lee Highway, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 790-5911
Parents consistently praise this facility with all 5-star ratings. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents appreciate both the regular services and special events offered.
- Address
- 2412 Georgetown Rd. Nw, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 599-7226
DLC Foundation Station LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. However, one parent reported significant issues with unresponsiveness and difficulty obtaining tax documentation information from ownership.
- Address
- 223 Michigan Avenue School Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 453-8709
Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club - Tucker Unit for its caring, dedicated staff and positive environment. The facility offers excellent after-school and summer care with activities that keep children engaged and happy. Administration is responsive and helpful in meeting individual family needs.
- Address
- 385 Third St., Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 559-8299
Lisa's Lily Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's behavior and development. Parents report their children are excited and happy to attend, and staff are responsive and flexible with scheduling. One parent expressed concerns about the no-visit policy, lack of webcams, limited staff friendliness, and excessive TV time.
- Address
- 832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 464-5493
Ms. Nancy's Preschool & Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, small class sizes, faith-based curriculum, and positive impact on their children's development. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate behavior management strategies, poor communication, and allegations of child safety issues and staff misconduct.
- Address
- 197 Neely Circle, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 790-7533
- Address
- 1075 Blythe Avenue Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Opinions at Little Lamb's Child Care are sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff while others report unacceptable behavior. One reviewer highlights the wonderful and great nature of the team, whereas another cites rude staff and poor phone etiquette as reasons to avoid the center. The few reviews so far mention a lack of trust and concerns about staff management.
- Address
- 2101 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 473-8005
Sweet Pea's receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise renovations, teacher quality, cleanliness, and child learning outcomes. Negative reviews cite unprofessionalism, poor hygiene, unresponsiveness from management, dietary negligence, and disorganization.
- Address
- 3935 Michigan Avenue Road, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 476-0077
- Address
- 188 Michigan Ave. School Rd. Ne, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 473-4596
- Address
- 500 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 479-7282
Parents generally praise the Boys & Girls Club Powers Unit for its caring staff, engaging activities, and reasonable pricing. Most reviewers highlight positive experiences with staff members who actively support children's development. One reviewer expressed concern about the facility becoming a childcare solution for uninvolved parents.
- Address
- 1204 Lay Street Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 559-8074
One parent describes the Boys and Girls Club-Johnson Teen Center as a good place for kids. This single review offers a positive perspective on the facility's suitability for children.
- Address
- 385 3rd Street Sw, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 559-8299
Parents highlight the friendly and respectful staff, with specific praise for Director Ms. Whitney's care and helpfulness. One review expresses strong dissatisfaction, describing the environment negatively and stating that the children are annoying.
- Address
- 3535 Adkisson Drive Nw, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 584-5370
One parent highlights positive interactions with specific staff members and notes a sense of safety, while another review strongly criticizes staff competence and safety protocols regarding child supervision. The facility receives mixed feedback, with praise for its family-friendly atmosphere contrasting sharply with serious complaints about administrative errors and risk management.
- Address
- 1075 Blythe Avenue Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 339-2226
Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club Painter Unit as a safe, welcoming environment for children with enthusiastic staff. The facility is noted as a positive community gathering place that keeps kids engaged and off the streets. Staff member Scott Thomason is specifically commended for his dedication and inclusive approach to working with children.
- Address
- 841 11th Street Ne, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 472-0240
- Address
- 1450 Strawberry Lane Se, Cleveland, TN
- Phone
- (423) 813-3873
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