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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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Shelteringtree Ranch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Sheltering Tree Ranch as an exceptional facility that has positively impacted their children's education and development. The center is noted for its beautiful 50-acre campus, welcoming atmosphere, and staff dedication to quality care and instruction, particularly for children with special needs.

Educational qualityattentive staffspecial needs support
Address
3100 Hwy 226, Savannah, TN
Phone
(731) 925-2922
Abundant Family Fellowship Acad B/A Prog
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise the welcoming, caring atmosphere and emphasis on child safety with strict guidelines. Children are reportedly happy and well-cared for, with staff genuinely invested in their wellbeing. The facility is faith-based with a strong community focus.

Safe environmentcaring staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
6083 Old Millington Rd., Millington, TN
Phone
(901) 443-5889
Little Bits Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Little Bits Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, strong child development outcomes, and excellent communication through their app. Parents report their children quickly adjust, form strong bonds with teachers, and demonstrate significant learning progress across developmental areas. The center is described as creating a safe, nurturing environment where parents feel confident leaving their children.

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Address
6555 Hwy. 64, Oakland, TN
Phone
(901) 466-3730
Spring Hill Day School, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Spring Hill Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the quality of instruction, caring staff, and strong kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the school's cleanliness, safety, organized operations, and positive developmental outcomes for their children across multiple years of attendance.

Caring and professional staffexperienced teachersstrong academic curriculum
Address
4006 O'Hallorn Drive, Spring Hill, TN
Phone
(615) 945-7434
Lighthouse Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise this homeschooling curriculum for its comprehensive academics, professional administration, and Christian-based education. Students report academic improvement, college acceptance, and flexible learning structures. The program offers diagnostic testing, graduation diplomas, and responsive advisor support.

Rigorous curriculum that surpasses traditional schoolsaccredited with professional record-keepingresponsive advisors and customer support
Address
1160 Perimeter Park Drive, Cookeville, TN
Phone
(931) 520-7400
P B & J Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

PB&J Day School in Franklin receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, strong teacher retention, quality educational programming, and effective communication with families. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending, and develop important social-emotional skills alongside academic learning.

Professional and caring staffhigh teacher retention ratewarm and nurturing environment
Address
120 Werthan Circle, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 791-9003
The Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA) in Franklin for its exceptional, caring staff and warm, engaging learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, quality curriculum, and genuine love shown by teachers and directors toward the children. Families report their children are happy, thriving, and eager to attend.

Warm and dedicated staffexceptional infant and toddler carequality curriculum
Address
1106 Battlewood Street, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 790-2273
The Academy Of Westhaven
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Academy of Westhaven receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, invested staff, clean facilities, and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently report their children are happy, well-prepared for elementary school, and feel genuinely loved by teachers and administration. The facility is described as one of the best daycare options in the Franklin area.

Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe environment
Address
114 Prospect Avenue, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 790-6737
Creek Wood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Creek Wood Academy in Franklin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise it as an exceptional learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring, creative teachers, comprehensive curriculum, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families appreciate the convenient hours, home-cooked meals, and overall nurturing atmosphere that helps children thrive.

Caring and dedicated teacherscomprehensive curriculum (literacyart
Address
100 Creekstone Blvd, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 790-3331
Primrose School Of Spring Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of Spring Hill as an excellent, nurturing daycare with highly dedicated and caring staff. Children show significant academic, social, and emotional growth, with families noting their kids are excited to attend daily. The facility is clean, well-organized, and maintains strong parent communication.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilityengaging educational activities
Address
3090 Campbell Station Parkway, Spring Hill, TN
Phone
(615) 302-8544
Lebanon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

NOTE: The reviews provided appear to be for an adult learning center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the facility's supportive environment, dedicated teachers, and life-changing educational support for adult students pursuing GED/HiSET certification.

Supportive and caring teacherssafe learning environmenteffective instruction
Address
225 Stumpy Lane, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 547-7751 EXT 5999
Bubbles And Giggles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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
Address
2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 237-4442
Primrose School Of Farragut
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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
Address
120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-7673
Precious In His Sight Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Precious In His Sight Learning Center for its warm, family-like environment and compassionate staff led by owner Ashley. The center is noted for individualized attention, patience with children's diverse needs, and strong communication with families. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and high satisfaction with their experience.

Caring and patient stafffamily-oriented atmosphereowner actively involved and responsive
Address
2243 Highway 41 South, Greenbrier, TN
Phone
(615) 863-2359
Creative Minds Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
1030 Maxwell Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 227-2808
Fundamentals 1st Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents praise Fundamentals 1st Learning Academy for its caring, professional staff and strong educational focus. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten in a family-like environment. The facility maintains consistent communication with parents about their child's progress.

Professional and caring staffstrong academics and learning focuschild happiness and engagement
Address
2904 Lamar, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 744-1950
Porter-Leath Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

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 instruction
Address
628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 505-0230
Mt. Juliet Day School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Mt. Juliet Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the small, family-like environment and caring staff, particularly director Chelsea and teacher Amy. Parents highlight the facility's educational focus, safety, cleanliness, responsive communication, and camera access system that allows them to monitor their children throughout the day.

Caring and responsive staffsmall family-like environmentstrong teacher-parent communication
Address
1008 Meb Court, Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 587-3344
Kids Clubhouse LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids Clubhouse LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, patient staff, safe environment, and strong parent communication through daily photos and videos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and development.

Kind and patient staffsafe environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
200 Maddox Simpson Pkwy, Lebanon, TN
Phone
(615) 945-2457
Vanderbilt Child&Family Center@Edgehill
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
200 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 322-8076
Destination Education
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 growth
Address
4984 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 692-8043
Ywca Phyllis Wheatley After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 546-0651
Avenue Child Enrichement Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

These reviews appear to be for Avenue Church, not a daycare center. The facility listing indicates AVENUE CHILD ENRICHEMENT CENTER is a center-based daycare in Talbott, Tennessee, but all submitted reviews discuss religious worship experiences at Avenue Church rather than childcare services.

Welcoming communitypastoral leadershipyouth programs
Address
6111 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN
Phone
(423) 616-0164
Grandmama'S House Of Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grandmama's House of Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children love attending and feel genuinely cared for by teachers who go above and beyond. The facility is noted for cleanliness, summer activities including a pool and field trips, and easy enrollment process.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
401 Highway 149, Clarksville, TN
Phone
(931) 647-4800
First Step Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The reviews provided do not contain any feedback about First Step Learning Academy's daycare services. Instead, the reviews are about Soulwinner's Baptist Church in Memphis. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None mentioned
Address
4221 Crump Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 289-3566
Primrose School Of Hendersonville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of Hendersonville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, strong academic preparation, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, developmental progress, and the center's communication, security measures, and nutritious meal options.

Caring and attentive staffstrong security systemsnutritious and age-appropriate meals
Address
107 Springhouse Ct., Hendersonville, TN
Phone
(615) 338-4361
Step Forward Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Step Forward Day School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, loving environment and attentive staff led by director Tracy. Parents consistently report their children are excited to attend, well-prepared for kindergarten, and feel safe and valued. The school is noted for outdoor activities, daily parent updates with photos, and a family-like community atmosphere.

Attentive and nurturing staffexperienced teachersclean and organized facility
Address
226 Bedford Way, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 794-8466
The Academy Of Seaboard Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Academy of Seaboard Lane receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, and engaging curriculum. Parents report that their children are happy, well-cared for, and feel safe and loved at the center. Leadership and communication from management are highlighted as exceptional.

Caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong curriculum and academic preparation
Address
122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 373-7529
Aunty K'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Aunty K's Child Care in LaVergne receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff warmth, strong educational curriculum, excellent communication, and extended operating hours (6am-6pm). Parents report their children are happy, learning rapidly, and well-prepared for the next educational stage.

Warm and professional staffcaring owner (Miss K)strong academic curriculum with visible lesson plans
Address
203 Dick Buchanan Street, Lavergne, TN
Phone
(615) 877-7473
Wee Care Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wee Care Day Care Center in Murfreesboro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for being loving, caring, and knowledgeable. Parents consistently highlight strong communication, educational activities, and genuine personal connections between staff and children. One reviewer noted the facility appears dated and could benefit from remodeling and updated learning materials.

caring and nurturing staffstrong communication with parent
Address
510 S. Hancock Street, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 890-4317

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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.