Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dunlap, TN
Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Dunlap. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dunlap, Tennessee at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 29
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Dunlap has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 29 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 37327 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dunlap
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.
- 1Doodlebugs Nursery And Preschool4.37 score4.6(8)
15175 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Doodlebugs Nursery and Preschool in Dunlap, Tennessee has received mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. However, one negative review criticized management absence, staff turnover, disorganization, and concerns about school readiness preparation.
caring and knowledgeable staffstrong educational curriculumsmooth transition for new studentsclean and organized facility - 2Happy Times Day Care3.6 score3.5(20)
15105 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Happy Times Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who have used the center for multiple years. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, caring staff, structured curriculum, and school-like environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.
Dedicated and caring teachersstrong curriculum including infant programsschool-like structureregular parent communication
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Dunlap
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Dunlap, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dunlap zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37327 | 6 | 4.53 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dunlap (32–99 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dunlap based on parent reviews
Doodlebugs Nursery And Preschool
15175 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
Doodlebugs Nursery and Preschool in Dunlap, Tennessee has received mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. However, one negative review criticized management absence, staff turnover, disorganization, and concerns about school readiness preparation.
Creation Station
15689 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
A parent who enrolled their children in the 1990s describes the center as an educational, loving, and safe environment where staff treated the children like their own. The reviewer highly recommends the facility for its long-standing community service and positive care.
Happy Times Day Care
15105 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
Happy Times Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who have used the center for multiple years. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, caring staff, structured curriculum, and school-like environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.
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Daycare types in Dunlap
Child Daycare & Preschools in Dunlap, Tennessee
There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Dunlap, Tennessee, making up 67% of the 6 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 Dunlap have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap
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A parent who enrolled their children in the 1990s describes the center as an educational, loving, and safe environment where staff treated the children like their own. The reviewer highly recommends the facility for its long-standing community service and positive care.
- Address
- 15689 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
- Phone
- (423) 949-5555
Doodlebugs Nursery and Preschool in Dunlap, Tennessee has received mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. However, one negative review criticized management absence, staff turnover, disorganization, and concerns about school readiness preparation.
- Address
- 15175 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
- Phone
- (423) 949-6610
Happy Times Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who have used the center for multiple years. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, caring staff, structured curriculum, and school-like environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.
- Address
- 15105 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN
- Phone
- (423) 949-3200
- Address
- 7393 Hwy. 28 South, Dunlap, TN
- Phone
- (423) 949-9171
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities