Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Memphis, TN
Compare 206 child daycare & preschools in Memphis. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Memphis, Tennessee at a glance
- Programs
- 206
- Avg rating
- 4.26/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,458
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 100
Memphis has 206 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,458 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.100 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 38141 (avg 4.73 stars), while 38116 has the largest selection (38 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Memphis
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.
- 1Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 330 children
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and evidence-based educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the hands-on activities, family support, and professional facility. The center is noted as high-quality childcare that is difficult to find in the Memphis area.
Caring and compassionate teachersexperienced and professional staffevidence-based instructioncontinuing education for staff - 2Sharing God"S Love Learning Center #24.71 score5(12)
1112 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
Sharing God's Love Learning Center #2 receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are happy, comfortable, and treated like family members. Parents praise the staff's friendliness and respectfulness, with many noting their children no longer cry at drop-off and some have attended for years.
Caring and respectful staffchildren feel like familychildren are happy and don't cry at drop-offlong-term attendance - 3Sharing God'S Love Learning Center4.71 score5(12)
5095 Millbranch, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Sharing God's Love Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy to attend and reluctant to leave, with many families maintaining long-term enrollment. Staff members are described as friendly, respectful, and providing excellent care.
Caring and respectful stafffamily-like atmospherechildren happy at drop-off and pick-uplong-term parent satisfaction - 4Magic Kidz Learning Center4.64 score5(9)
3363 Park Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
Parents consistently praise Magic Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children show measurable academic progress and developmental gains, including language learning. Multiple families have remained with the center for extended periods, reflecting high satisfaction and trust.
Caring and loving staffclean classroomsstrong academic curriculum and lesson plansbilingual education (Spanish) - 5Abundance Of Love Enrichment Center4.64 score5(9)
436 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise Abundance of Love Enrichment Center for its caring staff, clean and organized environment, and focus on child development and education. Multiple reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in their children's social skills and confidence, along with personable leadership and reasonable pricing. All reviews are 5-star ratings with strong recommendations.
caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityeducational environment and resourceschild development focus - 6Destination Education4.64 score4.8(20)
4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Destination Education receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly teacher Ms. Regina (Ms. Gigi), strong child development outcomes, and a caring, clean environment with Christian values.
Warm and welcoming staffdedicated teachers with genuine care for childrenchild developmental growthdaily communication and photo updates with parents - 7The Academy Childcare Center4.64 score4.8(20)
1639 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Parents consistently praise The Academy Childcare Center for its caring, patient teachers and strong developmental outcomes. Multiple reviews highlight excellent communication through daily pictures and curriculum updates, with directors and staff described as accessible and professional. First-time parents particularly appreciate the peace of mind and emotional support provided by the facility.
Caring and patient teachersdevelopmental progress and growthdaily pictures and curriculum updatesengaging activities and fall festival - 8Lindenwood Christian Ccc/As Program4.64 score4.8(20)
2400 Union Ave., Memphis, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 396 children
Lindenwood Christian CCC/AS Program in Memphis receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like community. Parents praise the warm, passionate staff, safe environment, enriching curriculum, and convenient hours. Multiple families report that their children thrived emotionally and academically, with many expressing difficulty leaving the center when relocating.
Warmcaringand passionate teachers and stafffamily-like at - 9Hope House Day Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
23 South Idlewild, Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Hope House Day Care Center receives consistently high praise with all 5-star ratings. Parents and visitors highlight the welcoming, professional staff who are attentive and supportive. The facility is described as a caring community organization dedicated to helping and uplifting people.
Amazing staffwelcoming environmentprofessional servicegood listening skills - 10Precious Faces Learning Academy4.64 score4.8(20)
256 E. Mclemore Ave., Memphis, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Precious Faces Learning Academy is a 3D ultrasound facility (not a traditional daycare) that receives consistently excellent feedback from expecting parents. Clients praise the welcoming atmosphere, professional staff, and high-quality imaging services. The technician Astred is frequently highlighted for her patience, kindness, and dedication to capturing quality photos.
Warm and welcoming atmospherepatient and knowledgeable staffhigh-quality ultrasound imagesc
Rating Distribution
Based on 189 daycares with Google ratings in Memphis
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,458 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Memphis, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Memphis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38141 | 9 | 4.73 | 2 | |
| 38112 | 13 | 4.7 | 2 | |
| 38125 | 16 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 38119 | 12 | 4.63 | 2 | |
| 38116 | 38 | 4.59 | 14 | |
| 38126 | 11 | 4.58 | 6 | |
| 38111 | 30 | 4.54 | 9 | |
| 38104 | 22 | 4.52 | 7 | |
| 38128 | 26 | 4.46 | 7 | |
| 38122 | 15 | 4.4 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Memphis (13–400 children)
Small
up to 30 children
87
Medium
31–75 children
158
Large
76–150 children
159
Very Large
150+ children
59
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Memphis based on parent reviews
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy
628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and evidence-based educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the hands-on activities, family support, and professional facility. The center is noted as high-quality childcare that is difficult to find in the Memphis area.
Sharing God"S Love Learning Center #2
1112 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN
Sharing God's Love Learning Center #2 receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are happy, comfortable, and treated like family members. Parents praise the staff's friendliness and respectfulness, with many noting their children no longer cry at drop-off and some have attended for years.
Sharing God'S Love Learning Center
5095 Millbranch, Memphis, TN
Parents consistently praise Sharing God's Love Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy to attend and reluctant to leave, with many families maintaining long-term enrollment. Staff members are described as friendly, respectful, and providing excellent care.
Magic Kidz Learning Center
3363 Park Ave, Memphis, TN
Parents consistently praise Magic Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children show measurable academic progress and developmental gains, including language learning. Multiple families have remained with the center for extended periods, reflecting high satisfaction and trust.
Abundance Of Love Enrichment Center
436 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN
Parents consistently praise Abundance of Love Enrichment Center for its caring staff, clean and organized environment, and focus on child development and education. Multiple reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in their children's social skills and confidence, along with personable leadership and reasonable pricing. All reviews are 5-star ratings with strong recommendations.
Destination Education
4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN
Destination Education receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly teacher Ms. Regina (Ms. Gigi), strong child development outcomes, and a caring, clean environment with Christian values.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis offers a robust selection of 206 childcare facilities, ranging from community partner programs to independent academies, ensuring families have diverse options for early education. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, spotless environments, and deeply caring staff as the defining characteristics of their chosen centers. This directory highlights neighborhoods like 38141, where facilities consistently earn high marks for their commitment to child development and safety.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Memphis have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 189 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 1,458 parent reviews. Parents in Memphis most frequently praise daycares for welcoming environment, clean facility, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Memphis, 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 Memphis
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- Address
- 676 West View, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 789-9807
Rainbow Kidz Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star ratings and 1 four-star rating. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, safe environment, learning opportunities, and use of camera monitoring. One parent noted the facility may benefit from additional staffing due to high enrollment.
- Address
- 4702 Cottonwood, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 363-1927
Note: This facility is a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed with praise for individual staff members and clean facilities, but significant complaints about administrative dysfunction, poor phone communication, course selection errors, and inadequate instruction.
- Address
- 717 Beale St., Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 333-5233
This facility appears to be a community college or vocational training center rather than a daycare, based on the reviews provided. Reviews are highly polarized, with some praising staff, cleanliness, and programs, while others report severe administrative issues, poor customer service, and inadequate instruction.
- Address
- 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 774-3374
Horn Lake Road Learning Center has strong loyalty from long-term families who praise the caring staff, family-friendly environment, and educational activities. However, recent visitors reported poor customer service and concerns about facility conditions and cleanliness.
- Address
- 3657 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 416-3450
- Address
- 3277 N. Watkins, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 353-4522
- Address
- 2145 Winchester, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 344-3450
One parent describes the center as the worst and most criminal in the area, accusing owners Janine and Ora Davis of being lazy, scheming, and unresponsive to children's needs. The reviewer also alleges that the staff requested they commit fraud by billing the government for a child who was not present.
- Address
- 1762 Dellwood Avenue, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 358-0157
One parent describes a positive experience highlighting the center's commitment to balanced development and disease control, while others report significant issues including staff unprofessionalism, billing disputes over illness-related absences, and a lack of engaging activities. Feedback suggests a disconnect between the management's stated policies and the actual experience regarding fees and curriculum execution.
- Address
- 3381 Barron Ave, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 323-9051
Horn Lake Road Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Most reviewers praise the long-standing family-owned business for its caring staff, family-friendly environment, and educational activities, with several families using it for 20+ years. However, a few recent visitors reported rude and unprofessional staff interactions, outdated facilities, and cleanliness concerns.
- Address
- 3657 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 789-9926
Ms. Bunny Rabbit CCC #2 in Memphis receives mixed reviews. Several parents express strong satisfaction, praising it as the best daycare in Memphis with long-term enrollment and appreciation for staff member Ms. Catherine. However, some reviews contain fragmented or unclear feedback that suggests potential concerns.
- Address
- 3430 Macon Rd., Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 458-8201
One parent reports that diapers are left on children for extended periods and describes a confrontational attitude regarding payments. The reviewer also notes the presence of elderly individuals and suggests the facility may not be suitable despite initial impressions.
- Address
- 2730 Colony Park Dr, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 362-8332
- Address
- 1279 Vollintine, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 276-2547
One parent describes the facility as a great place for children, while two others report severe safety and staffing issues, including staff hitting children, leaving them unattended, and unauthorized removal from the premises. Additional complaints cite rodent infestations, insufficient staff, and punitive discipline practices.
- Address
- 2763 No Highland, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 377-8710
One parent reports an excellent experience with strict but effective rules and strong kindergarten preparation, while three separate reviews allege severe neglect involving children being sent home or staying in wet soiled clothes for extended periods without changes. Conflicting accounts exist regarding staff professionalism, with one director accusing negative reviewers of bias while others describe unprofessional and rude behavior.
- Address
- 3272 Chelsea, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 324-9115
One parent describes the center as family-oriented with sweet staff who provide good care, while another adult reviewer recounts a traumatic childhood experience involving physical and verbal bullying that staff failed to adequately address. The negative account highlights a lack of intervention and support during the reviewer's time as a child, leading to their withdrawal from the program.
- Address
- 3262 Millington, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 354-9802
One parent reports that staff provide good care, while others cite incidents of unreported injuries and poor communication regarding behavioral expectations. Additional feedback describes the facility as hostile and notes that children were transferred to other locations for minor behavioral issues.
- Address
- 694 W. Shelby Dr., Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 416-3450
Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent reporting positive care while others cite significant concerns regarding communication and management. Specific complaints include a lack of notification when incidents occur and arbitrary enrollment decisions based on minor behavioral issues.
- Address
- 694 W. Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 785-1398
One parent provides a brief, low-rated comment but does not elaborate on specific issues or experiences within the text provided.
- Address
- 1470 Britton Street, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 435-6231
One parent describes this location as one of the worst daycares they have used, citing a complete lack of consideration for working parents and advising others to avoid enrolling their children there. Another reviewer notes the experience is not as good as the video game.
- Address
- 3515 Boxdale Ave, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 314-2523
One parent describes the center as one of the worst daycares they have used, citing a complete lack of consideration for working parents. Another review offers a brief, unrelated comment comparing the facility to a video game.
- Address
- 3428 University, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 379-8199
La Petite Academy Coleman receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring staff, clean environment, strong educational programs, and excellent parent communication. Children reportedly show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily.
- Address
- 2857 Coleman Rd., Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 416-3450
- Address
- 707 E. Raines Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 398-2368
- Address
- Erin T. Parish, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 274-5622
- Address
- 5990 Resources Drive, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 333-4500
- Address
- 5960 Knight Arnold Road Ext, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 729-6021
- Address
- 3746 Watkins, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 347-9973
- Address
- 4442 S. Germantown Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 846-7105
- Address
- 5960 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 729-6021
- Address
- 5750 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN
- Phone
- (901) 672-7151
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