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98 Child Daycare & Preschools in Knoxville, Tennessee

Browse all 98 child daycare & preschools in Knoxville, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Knoxville

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

    2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Bubbles and Giggles Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable growth in language, social skills, and confidence.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentchild development focusregular communication with parents (photos and progress reports)
  2. 2

    120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Farragut for its caring, experienced staff who treat children with genuine attention and affection. The facility is noted for its well-designed, age-appropriate curriculum that balances academics with social-emotional learning, and for maintaining strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, arriving excited for school each day.

    Caring and experienced staffwarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculumstrong academic results
  3. 3

    8901 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents consistently praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong educational programs. Director Ms. Terry and the teaching team are highlighted for their genuine care, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this center's care.

    Dedicated and caring staffexperienced teachersclean facilitiesstrong curriculum
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    1207 Broadway, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 124 children

    First Lutheran Early Childhood Education in Knoxville is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming and warm with nice facilities. Reviews highlight the church's beautiful Gothic architecture, friendly staff, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate both the preschool program and the overall family-oriented environment.

    Friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities and architecturegood preschool programstrong community
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    6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 172 children

    Central Baptist Bearden Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, community events, and quality programming including VBS and nursery care. The facility is described as Christ-centered, community-focused, and inclusive of families with special needs.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming environmentquality children's programming (VBSnursery)
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    212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 178 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare program itself. Instead, they are reviews of the church facility and its community programs, including Celebrate Recovery meetings, a dance program, and general church activities. No parents have left reviews specifically about the preschool experience.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services
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    12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Trinity Learning Center LLC receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight caring, attentive teachers, strong educational programming, and a nurturing environment. Parents consistently commend the director Jennifer, low teacher-to-student ratios, strict phone policies during work hours, and the center's commitment to child safety and development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained loyal for years.

    caring and loving teachersexcellent teacher-to-student ratiosstrong educational curriculum blended with play-based learningattentive director who provides daily updates
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    124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    YWCA Phyllis Wheatley After School is highly rated by community members for its comprehensive programming and quality care. The facility offers diverse activities including swimming lessons, STEM, garden club, cooking classes, and field trips. The center serves as a community resource for events, meetings, and outreach programs.

    loving and caring staffcomprehensive programming (STEMswimmingcooking
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    11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 140 children

    First Baptist Concord is a religious facility in Knoxville that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and well-organized children's and youth programs including VBS and Sunday School classes for all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly communitygospel-centered teachingprofessional children's ministry with safe environmentquality worship music
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    9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Valley Grove Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong faith-based teachings, and community programs. However, the reviews provided focus primarily on church services rather than preschool/daycare operations specifically.

    Friendly and welcoming staffstrong biblical teachingactive youth and children's ministriescommunity programs (Upward basketball)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Knoxville based on parent reviews

Bubbles And Giggles Learning Center

4.9(20)

2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Bubbles and Giggles Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show noticeable growth in language, social skills, and confidence.

Caring and attentive staffclean and safe environmentchild development focus

Primrose School Of Farragut

4.9(20)

120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Farragut for its caring, experienced staff who treat children with genuine attention and affection. The facility is noted for its well-designed, age-appropriate curriculum that balances academics with social-emotional learning, and for maintaining strong communication with families. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, arriving excited for school each day.

Caring and experienced staffwarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculum

Trinity Learning Center LLC

5(8)

12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN

Trinity Learning Center LLC receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight caring, attentive teachers, strong educational programming, and a nurturing environment. Parents consistently commend the director Jennifer, low teacher-to-student ratios, strict phone policies during work hours, and the center's commitment to child safety and development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained loyal for years.

caring and loving teachersexcellent teacher-to-student ratiosstrong educational curriculum blended with play-based learning

Ywca Phyllis Wheatley After School

4.8(14)

124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN

YWCA Phyllis Wheatley After School is highly rated by community members for its comprehensive programming and quality care. The facility offers diverse activities including swimming lessons, STEM, garden club, cooking classes, and field trips. The center serves as a community resource for events, meetings, and outreach programs.

loving and caring staffcomprehensive programming (STEMswimming

Johnson University Early Eclc

4.7(20)

7906 Eubanks Drive, Knoxville, TN

This data appears to be reviews of Johnson University rather than its Early ECLC daycare program. The reviews praise the university's campus, facilities, and community atmosphere, but do not contain information about the daycare center itself.

Beautiful campusexcellent facilitiesnice atmosphere

Primrose Of West Knoxville

4.7(20)

267 S Peters Road, Knoxville, TN

Parents consistently praise Primrose of West Knoxville for its warm, caring staff and intentional, structured curriculum that balances academics with hands-on learning and play. Families report feeling welcomed, supported, and confident in their children's safety and development. Multiple parents describe the school as an extension of their family and community.

Caring and patient teachersclear communication with daily photos and updatesclean and safe facilities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Knoxville, Tennessee

There are 98 child daycare & preschools in Knoxville, Tennessee, making up 45% of the 219 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville

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Abc Kiddie Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

ABC Kiddie Academy has mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews highlight children's enthusiasm, quality teachers, and long community presence. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate response to harassment incidents, unprofessional staff conduct, and administrative issues.

Children excited to attendloving teacherslong-standing community presence
Address
3100 Linden Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-1096
Little Minds At Work
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Little Minds at Work receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, child development, and professionalism, while negative reviewers report concerning incidents involving child treatment, billing disputes, uncooperative management, and inconsistent quality of care.

Certified and licensed staffchildren show cognitive and social developmentcaring and welcoming staff members
Address
7828 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 368-5555
Ware Vision Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
477 Park 40 N. Blvd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 659-3383
Tate'S Totz N Teenz Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Tate's Totz N Teenz has mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise staff improvements, cleanliness, and affordability, others report serious issues including health and safety violations, poor communication from ownership, excessive early pickups, strict policies, and billing problems.

Affordable pricingstaff improvements over timeclean facility
Address
5304 Clinton Plaza Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 249-7492
Reliable Child Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

This daycare center has extremely polarized reviews. Several parents praise the caring staff and safe environment, while multiple other parents report serious allegations of physical abuse, including handprints on children's faces, with police reports filed and charges pending.

Safe environmentcaring and loving staffgood communication with parents
Address
2124 Ohio Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-6959
Reliable Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

This daycare has extremely polarized reviews with stark contradictions. Several parents praise the caring environment and staff led by Yvonne, reporting their children feel safe and loved. However, multiple parents allege serious child abuse incidents involving physical marks on toddlers' faces, with police reports filed and investigations pending.

Safe environmentcaring and loving staffgood communication with parents
Address
2128 Ohio Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-1114
Smart Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
1329 Border St, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 637-0181
Smart Kids Early Learning Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2025 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 441-0744
Kuumba Kare, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
4404 Holston Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 544-0051
Helping Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.3

Helping Hands Child Care has a 1.3/5 Google rating with multiple complaints about unreliable service and poor communication. Parents report caregivers failing to show up for scheduled appointments, not staying full hours, and management not following up on requests. While individual caregivers were noted as personable and competent, systemic organizational issues dominate the feedback.

Individual caregivers described as good at their workpersonablehelpful with household tasks and companionship
Address
6900 Office Park Circle, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 330-7750 EXT 130
Mead Montessori School - South
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2647 Bafford Place, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 577-0760
Northwest Middle Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5301 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1266
Lonsdale Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lonsdale Boys & Girls Club in Knoxville receives consistently positive feedback from parents who have used the facility for after-school and summer care over many years. Parents praise the safe environment, helpful pickup services, diverse programming, and friendly staff. The facility is noted as an excellent option for working parents seeking reliable childcare.

After-school and summer programsschool pickup servicesafe environment
Address
1317 Louisiana Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1252
Shades Of Development Ft. Sanders
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 S. 21st Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 392-2954
Vine Middle 21st Century
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1807 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 594-6146
Shades Of Development Sam E. Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1725 Delaware Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-9777
Shades Of Development Sunnyview
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
412 Bagwell Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 312-3964
East Knoxville Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3022 Linden Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-9580
Kiddie Kottage Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 Debusk Lane, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-4440
Kindercare Learning Center - Gulf Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center - Gulf Park (Cedar Bluff location) for its caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and are making strong developmental progress through age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Multiple families report excellent communication, safety practices, and reasonable pricing for the area.

Caring and loving teachersresponsive directorsdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum
Address
9200 Gulf Park Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-5570
Garden Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3225 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 688-6776
Kiddie Kottage Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11128 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 777-3852
La Petite Academy - Station West
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy Station West receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong leadership, comprehensive meals and supplies, and structured yet creative curriculum. Parents particularly appreciate the live classroom cameras, parent communication app, and the personal attention their children receive.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong management (Directors Ashley and Misty)live classroom cameras
Address
11308 Station West Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-3803
Haslam-Boys & Girls Club Of The
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Haslam Boys & Girls Club as an excellent after-school and summer care option with strong programming and reliable pickup services. Families appreciate the safe environment, diverse activities, and friendly staff, with many noting multi-generational attendance at the facility.

After-school pickup from schoolsummer programssafe environment
Address
407 Caswell Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1214
Nature'S Way Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4710 Murphy Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 689-8976
Mead Montessori School - West
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
544 Canton Hollow Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 777-0197
Kindercare Learning Center - Bluegrass
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents unanimously praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong leadership under Director Ms. Terry. Children show significant academic and social development, with parents appreciating the clean facilities, regular communication via the app, age-appropriate curriculum, and family-like atmosphere.

Caring and experienced staffstrong leadershipclean facilities
Address
8908 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-3551
Montessori Internationale School, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10019 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 675-0545
Tate'S School Of Discovery, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9215 Bob Gray Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-3021
Western Heights - Boys & Girls Clubs Of
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1331 Oldham Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1226

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Frequently asked questions

There are 98 child daycare & preschools daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee, out of 219 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 Knoxville, 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
Knoxville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 98 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 46 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 69 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 Knoxville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Knoxville 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.