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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.

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    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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Fort Sanders Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 21st Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 594-5035
Knoxville Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4311 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 525-6042
La Petite Academy - Harrell Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy on Harrell Road for caring, dedicated staff who go above and beyond in supporting children's development and emotional well-being. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers like Ms. Shirley, Ms. Adri, and Ms. Kitty as exceptional. Parents appreciate the communication tools, daily updates, and camera access for monitoring their children throughout the day.

Caring and passionate staffexperienced teachersexcellent communication with parents
Address
6915 Harrell Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 691-7511
Giving Tree Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7728 Nubbins Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 691-2661
La Petite Academy - Emory Road
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy on Emory Road for its caring, communicative staff and safe environment. The facility is particularly noted for its app-based updates, live classroom cameras, age-appropriate curriculum, and meals provided. All 10 recent reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents expressing strong confidence in their children's care and development.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication with parentslive classroom camera access
Address
712 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 938-2350
La Petite Academy - Cedar Bluff
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy Cedar Bluff for exceptional staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, and positive learning environments. Children reportedly enjoy attending and transition well with supportive staff guidance. The facility has a long waitlist, indicating high demand.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
9150 Dutchtown Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-5770
La Petite Academy - George Williams
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy - George Williams receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, strong communication through apps and daily updates, developmental progress of their children, and engaging educational curriculum. The center is noted as trustworthy and supportive for families.

Caring and attentive teachersexperienced long-term staffexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
9001 George Williams Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-0532
The Goddard School - Farragut
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Goddard School Farragut for exceptional, caring staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers report their children have shown significant growth and development, with strong preparation for kindergarten. Families describe feeling confident and at ease with the quality of care and communication provided.

Warm and kind staffexceptional directorsnurturing environment
Address
125 Loudoun Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-0663

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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.