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1,221 Child Daycare & Preschools in Tennessee

Browse 1,221 child daycare & preschools across Tennessee. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Tennessee

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Tennessee can make the decision-making process smoother.

Tennessee has about 3,658 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Tennessee. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Tennessee

There are 3,658 daycares in Tennessee: 285 headstart facilities, 1,586 before/after school centers, 566 religious facility daycares, and 1,221 childcare and preschool centers.

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Stonebrook Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Stonebrook Day School receives uniformly positive reviews from parents who praise the nurturing staff, outdoor forest learning environment, and creative curriculum. Parents report their children develop strong love of learning, improved social skills, and behavioral improvements. The school is described as a caring community rather than a typical daycare.

Dedicated and loving staffoutdoor forest playgroundart studio with kiln
Address
140 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 893-7372
Boys & Girls Club - Smyrna
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents generally praise Boys & Girls Club - Smyrna for its pleasant environment, affordability, and engaging activities including karate classes. However, one parent raised concerns about discipline practices, rule enforcement consistency, and communication regarding safety matters.

Pleasant environmentaffordable pricingsafe and reliable
Address
198 Culbertson St, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 984-4087
Little Miracles Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Miracles Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong academics, family-like atmosphere, and teachers who go above and beyond. The center is noted for being responsive, supportive, and maintaining open communication with parents.

Patient and kind staffclean and spacious facilitystrong academic preparation
Address
1133 Rock Springs Rd., Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 462-5112
Lavergne Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

LaVergne Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean environment, and genuine relationships built with children. The center is noted for staying open during inclement weather and providing educational activities. One parent reported negative communication and complained about staff inflexibility with their young toddler.

Caring and well-trained staffgenuine relationships with childrenclean facility
Address
449 Waldron Road, Lavergne, TN
Phone
(615) 793-2105
T&G Miracle Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The reviews provided appear to be for a soul food restaurant, not a daycare center. There is a data mismatch between the daycare name/location and the review content. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None - reviews are for a different business
Address
400 South 17th Avenue, Humboldt, TN
Phone
(731) 487-5682
Memorial Hospital Childrens Learning Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Memorial Hospital's various departments rather than the children's learning center. The reviews consistently praise hospital staff across multiple departments for their compassionate care, professionalism, and attentiveness to patient and family needs.

Kind and compassionate staffprofessional nurses and doctorsquick check-in process
Address
2525 De Sales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 495-5656
Hilltop Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1217 Fox Meadows Blvd., Sevierville, TN
Phone
(865) 428-2440
Ivy League Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Ivy League Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the warm, professional staff who provide individualized attention, a safe and clean environment, engaging learning activities, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth both socially and academically.

Warm and professional staffsafe and clean facilitiesengaging educational activities
Address
6189 E.Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 433-0347
Community Child Care & Referral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
730 So. Highland, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 505-2515
Millington Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Millington Child Development Center for its caring, family-like atmosphere and professional staff. The center receives high marks for cleanliness, kindergarten preparation, open communication with parents, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple parents report significant positive behavioral improvements in their children since enrolling.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
8190 Densford Circle West, Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 872-8058
Sports Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sports Care, Inc. in Memphis receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, activities, and affordability. However, some current parents report enrollment challenges and past concerns about cleanliness and high staff turnover.

Engaging activities and summer campaffordable pricingcaring and involved staff
Address
1980 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 372-3539
Lisa'S Lily Pad, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lisa's Lily Pad receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's behavior and development. Parents report their children are excited and happy to attend, and staff are responsive and flexible with scheduling. One parent expressed concerns about the no-visit policy, lack of webcams, limited staff friendliness, and excessive TV time.

Clean facilityenthusiastic and caring staffchildren excited to attend
Address
832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN
Phone
(423) 464-5493
Green Hills Child Development, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3420 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 383-3373
Exceptional Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Exceptional Minds Learning Academy for its caring environment and educational quality. The facility is led by Ms. Dawn, described as passionate and experienced, and parents report their children thrive academically and socially while being well-cared for daily. Multiple families recommend the center highly and express satisfaction with both the director and staff.

Loving and caring staffclean facilityexperienced director
Address
434 Larkin Springs, Madison, TN
Phone
(615) 828-7396
Educare Childcare & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Educare Childcare & Enrichment Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the center's commitment to child development, safety, and going above and beyond to support individual needs. The facility is described as a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially.

Safe and clean facilitiescaring and professional staffstrong leadership (Ms. Michelle)
Address
337 Margo Lane, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 401-9139
Home Away From Home Pinewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Home Away from Home Pinewood receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, quality early learning programs, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Families appreciate the loving and understanding approach to childcare.

Dedicated and hardworking teachersloving and friendly staffquality early learning education
Address
115 Pinewood, Crossville, TN
Phone
(931) 787-1012
Hixson Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hixson Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and family-oriented environment. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine love for the children, strong communication, cleanliness, and effective educational programming that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents
Address
5900 Cassandra Smith Rd., Hixson, TN
Phone
(423) 843-9075
Ywca Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
106 State Street, Bristol, TN
Phone
(423) 968-9444
The Gardner School Of Franklin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise The Gardner School of Franklin for its caring, experienced staff who genuinely nurture children's development. The facility is noted for its clean environment, strong educational curriculum, excellent communication, and low staff turnover. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning progress.

Caring and experienced staffclean facilitystrong curriculum
Address
131 Market Exchange Court, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 656-2800
Johnson County/Mountain City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the staff at Johnson County/Mountain City for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The facility is easy to navigate and efficient, with parents highlighting positive experiences and quick service. Multiple staff members are specifically commended for going above and beyond.

Friendly and welcoming staffknowledgeable employeeshelpful service
Address
214 College Street, Mountain City, TN
Phone
(423) 727-2942
Halls/Powell-Boys & Girls Clubs Of The
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise the Boys and Girls Club staff as friendly, caring, and engaging. Children enjoy the activities, games, and social opportunities available. One parent reported scheduling conflicts with back-to-school staggered hours that were not communicated upfront.

Friendly and helpful staffengaging activities and gamesfun environment for kids
Address
1819 Dry Gap Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 232-1218
New Hope Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

New Hope Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff and owner Mrs. Nelly, noting strong child development outcomes and high enthusiasm from children about attending. The center is described as affordable and well-suited for infants through preschool-age children.

caring and professional staffowner Mrs. Nelly personally engaged with familiesstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
302 Enon Springs Rd East, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 220-0288
Therapy & Learning Center, INC.- Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Therapy & Learning Center is highly praised for its therapeutic services and knowledgeable staff who help children with developmental delays and physical rehabilitation. Parents report significant progress in their children's development across physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. However, some parents have experienced inconsistent front-desk customer service and administrative communication issues.

Knowledgeable and caring therapistssignific
Address
32 Garland Drive, Jackson, TN
Phone
(731) 668-9070
Noah'S Ark Childcare @ Chapel Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Noah's Ark Childcare receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff's genuine care, family-like atmosphere, and strong educational approach. The center is noted for helping children through transitions and accommodating special needs.

Loving and dedicated staffwelcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
224 South Horton Parkway, Chapel Hill, TN
Phone
(931) 364-5444
Precious Angels Child Care Lrng. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Precious Angels Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, professional, and dedicated to child development. Parents highlight the center's focus on kindergarten readiness, educational activities, and family-oriented approach, with children reportedly excited to attend daily.

Caring and professional staffstrong educational and social development programskindergarten preparation
Address
3040 South Perkins, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 565-0515
Cooper Cottage School, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Cooper Cottage School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff, Christian values, and child development focus. However, one parent reported frequent dismissals of their child and concerns about lack of curriculum and educational activities. The facility is noted as affordable and welcoming for transitions between age groups.

Friendly and caring staffChristian academic focusaffordable rates
Address
845 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 278-9624
Little Harvard Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Harvard Child Care in Memphis receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, curriculum-based learning, cleanliness, safety, and strong communication from management as key strengths that help children thrive and prepare for kindergarten.

Caring and loving staffcurriculum-based educationclean facility
Address
2548 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 230-1315
Jessenna Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Jessenna Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a welcoming, family-oriented facility with attentive staff and hands-on leadership. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with the center maintaining high cleanliness standards and accommodating work schedules. The director and staff are frequently commended for treating children with exceptional care.

Warm and welcoming environmentattentive and caring staffhands-on director and owner
Address
5355 Flowering Peach Dr., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 347-3201
Mudpies And Music
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Mudpies and Music has 9 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, quality nutrition, communication with parents, and engaging activities. However, one one-star review alleges serious concerns including inappropriate discipline, inadequate feeding, poor sanitation, and verbal abuse of children.

Friendly and welcoming staffnutritious meals following CACFP guidelinesfrequent outdoor activities
Address
7600 Clinton Highway, Powell, TN
Phone
(865) 947-3080
Little Miracles Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Miracles Daycare in Milan, Tennessee receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, a family-oriented atmosphere, clean facilities, strong academic preparation, and genuine dedication to child development. Parents consistently describe feeling confident and comfortable with their children's care.

Warm and patient staffclean and spacious facilitystrong academic and social preparation for kindergarten
Address
7005 Graball Drive, Milan, TN
Phone
(731) 613-2073

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,221 child daycare & preschools daycares across Tennessee. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Tennessee are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Tennessee, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Tennessee sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Tennessee vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.