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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Seymour, TN

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Seymour. Average rating: 4.73/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Seymour, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.73/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Seymour has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.73/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 37865 zip code, averaging 4.73 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Seymour

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
    A Learning Experience Academy
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    616 Sullivan Place Road, Seymour, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    A Learning Experience Academy in Seymour receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, and developmental focus. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and credit the staff with helping children reach milestones while treating them like family.

    Exceptionally caring and dedicated staffclean and safe environmentlow child-to-teacher ratiodevelopmental milestone support
  2. 2
    Seymour Comm. Christian Ch. Dev. Cntr.
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    994 S. Old Sevierville Pk, Seymour, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children

    This religious facility receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and educated pastor. One review expresses dissatisfaction with family time restrictions. Note: Most reviews appear to reference the church itself rather than the daycare program specifically.

    Welcoming and caring stafffamily-like community atmosphereknowledgeable pastorBible-based teachings

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Seymour

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Seymour, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.68avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Seymour zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3786513
4.73
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Seymour (20–81 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Seymour based on parent reviews

A Learning Experience Academy

5(7)

616 Sullivan Place Road, Seymour, TN

A Learning Experience Academy in Seymour receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, and developmental focus. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and credit the staff with helping children reach milestones while treating them like family.

Exceptionally caring and dedicated staffclean and safe environmentlow child-to-teacher ratio

Berry Patch Kids

5(1)

112 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN

One parent describes BERRY PATCH KIDS as a stellar early learning program in Seymour, noting its hybrid Montessori and Reggio-Emilia approach. The reviewer highlights a phenomenal parent-teacher relationship and a child-based learning environment focused on individual motivations and emotional development.

hybrid Montessori and Reggio-Emilia programstrong parent-teacher relationshipchild-based learning

Little Hands Preschool, INC.

4.2(4)

213 Phoenix Court, Seymour, TN

Parents describe the staff as friendly, patient, and caring, with one noting the environment feels like an extension of their family. A few reviewers highlight the positive atmosphere, structured schedule, and learning opportunities, though one child is still adjusting to drop-off.

friendly staffpatient teacherscaring environment

Seymour Child Care & Learning Center

4.2(2)

328 Boyd'S Creek Highway, Seymour, TN

One parent describes the center as offering a spacious, home-like environment that successfully alleviates first-time parent anxiety, while noting that children appear disciplined. Another review highlights the staff's evident passion for teaching and caring for the children.

Home-like atmospherespacious interiordisciplined children

Tea Cups And Trucks

5

810 Porterfield Gap Road, Seymour, TN

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Daycare types in Seymour

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Seymour, Tennessee

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Seymour, Tennessee, making up 54% of the 13 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 Seymour have an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Seymour, 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 Seymour

Showing 7 results

Berry Patch Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes BERRY PATCH KIDS as a stellar early learning program in Seymour, noting its hybrid Montessori and Reggio-Emilia approach. The reviewer highlights a phenomenal parent-teacher relationship and a child-based learning environment focused on individual motivations and emotional development.

hybrid Montessori and Reggio-Emilia programstrong parent-teacher relationshipchild-based learning
Address
112 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 577-1139
A Learning Experience Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A Learning Experience Academy in Seymour receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, and developmental focus. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and credit the staff with helping children reach milestones while treating them like family.

Exceptionally caring and dedicated staffclean and safe environmentlow child-to-teacher ratio
Address
616 Sullivan Place Road, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 573-3690
Tea Cups And Trucks
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
810 Porterfield Gap Road, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 577-7729
Little Hands Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents describe the staff as friendly, patient, and caring, with one noting the environment feels like an extension of their family. A few reviewers highlight the positive atmosphere, structured schedule, and learning opportunities, though one child is still adjusting to drop-off.

friendly staffpatient teacherscaring environment
Address
213 Phoenix Court, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 579-2851
Seymour Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the center as offering a spacious, home-like environment that successfully alleviates first-time parent anxiety, while noting that children appear disciplined. Another review highlights the staff's evident passion for teaching and caring for the children.

Home-like atmospherespacious interiordisciplined children
Address
328 Boyd'S Creek Highway, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 609-9703
Kids Place, INC - Seymour Intermediate
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
737 Boyd'S Creek Highway, Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 933-7716
The King'S Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202 Smothers Rd., Seymour, TN
Phone
(865) 573-8321

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Seymour, Tennessee, out of 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Seymour have an average Google rating of 4.73 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Seymour, 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
Seymour offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Seymour for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Seymour 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.