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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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Ann Campbell Early Learning Center- Fair
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Ann Campbell Early Learning Center for its exceptional staff and educational quality. Reviews highlight the dedication and incredible work of educators, with multiple parents expressing strong satisfaction with their children's experiences at the facility.

Hardworking educatorsamazing staffhigh-quality education
Address
820 Fairview Ave, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 898-2837
Cole Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Cole Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its caring, tenured staff and developmental approach to childcare. One negative review reports concerning teacher behavior and inadequate support, though most parents describe strong communication, cleanliness, and genuine care for individual children.

Caring and patient staffstrong parent communicationdevelopmental/play-based curriculum balanced approach
Address
4305 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 754-2830
Primrose School Of Mt. Juliet
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of Mt. Juliet receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, daily app-based communication, and age-appropriate learning activities as key strengths of the center.

caring and loving staffchildren excited about schoolstrong academic and social development
Address
111 Belinda Pkwy., Mt. Juliet, TN
Phone
(615) 773-7070
Tots' Landing Learning Centers, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Tots' Landing Learning Centers for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and engaging activities. Children reportedly love attending and parents feel confident their kids are safe and well-cared for. The facility offers programs across multiple age groups from infants through pre-K.

Excellent communication with parentscaring and attentive staffproactive health monitoring
Address
200 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna, TN
Phone
(615) 459-9900
Wee Care Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Wee Care Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who create a safe and engaging learning environment. Children consistently arrive excited for school and develop strong bonds with teachers. Parents report excellent communication, well-designed curriculum, and complete peace of mind about their child's care.

Caring and patient staffexcellent daily communication with parentssafe environment
Address
135 Hale Avenue, Morristown, TN
Phone
(423) 587-5409
Tree Of Knowledge Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Tree of Knowledge Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with diverse needs, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

Caring and passionate staff with low turnoverengaging and enriching curriculumstrong behavioral and special needs support
Address
1430 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 499-9930
The Miriam Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Miriam Child Development Center (operating as Global Children Services) for its dedicated leadership, professional staff, and educational approach to childcare. Reviews highlight the facility's loving care, developmental activities, open communication, and children's visible progress and happiness. The center is described as more than just daycare, with staff treating children like their own.

Dedicated and passionate leadershiploving and caring staffeducational curriculum beyond basic childcare
Address
3000 Walnut Grove Raod, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 323-4993
The Academy Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 updates
Address
1639 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 276-8781
Lil' Eagles
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
102 Highway 20, Summertown, TN
Phone
(931) 269-7063
Ted E. Bear Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

TED E. BEAR Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly transition easily, enjoy attending daily, and thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight quality care, homemade meals, and strong communication as standout features.

Kind and welcoming staffchildren happy at drop-off and pick-upindividualized care and attention
Address
4918 Hwy 126, Blountville, TN
Phone
(423) 323-2212
The Academy Of Powell Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Academy of Powell Place for creating a family-oriented, safe, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Reviews highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, quality curriculum, and cleanliness. Multiple parents report their children's significant development and excitement about attending.

Family-oriented atmospherecaring and loving staffexcellent communication
Address
203 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN
Phone
(615) 712-6374
The Academy Of Forrest Crossing
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Academy of Forrest Crossing receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and nurturing staff, strong sense of community, clean facilities, quality curriculum, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Multiple parents note their children have thrived at the center and they cannot imagine their children anywhere else.

caring and attentive staffsupportive and friendly directors (Alex and Erica)low staff turnover
Address
377 South Royal Oaks Blvd, Franklin, TN
Phone
(615) 465-6296
Spring Hill Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Spring Hill Academy Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the Christian-based curriculum, caring staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. Parents highlight the family-oriented environment, character development, and balanced approach to learning that fosters genuine enthusiasm for school. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over many years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

Loving and nurturing s
Address
2001 Campbell Station, Spring Hill, TN
Phone
(615) 302-1273
Childrens Center Of Knoxville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Center of Knoxville for excellent staffing ratios, attentive care, and strong preparation for elementary school. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and staffed by kind, caring professionals who build strong relationships with children. While the center experienced some staff turnover and operational challenges in the past, new leadership successfully stabilized operations and retained experienced teachers.

Excellent staffing ratiosindividual attentionpre-K/junior K academic preparation
Address
301 Frank Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-2672
Little Rascals Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Little Rascals Daycare in Columbia, Tennessee receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, engaged staff who treat children like family, and report that their children are excited to attend and thrive developmentally. Families express confidence in their children's safety and well-being, with many maintaining emotional connections to the center long after their children move on to school.

Warm and welcoming staffengaged and attentive teacherschildren eager to attend
Address
96 Pawnee Trail, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 840-4967
Over The Rainbow School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Over the Rainbow School House receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing environment and engaging activities. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, noting that teachers treat children with genuine care and help them learn and grow. Multiple reviews specifically commend staff members by name and report positive academic and developmental outcomes.

Caring and patient teachersengaging age-appropriate activitiessafe and nurturing environment
Address
609d North Main Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-2744
Over The Rainbow Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Over the Rainbow Pre-School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality of child development activities. Parents highlight that their children feel safe, happy, and engaged, with notable academic progress including early reading skills. Multiple parents specifically commend individual teachers by name and express gratitude for the nurturing environment.

caring and patient teacherschild-centered approachage-appropriate activities
Address
609b North Main Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-2744
Over The Rainbow Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Over the Rainbow Pre-K receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and nurturing environment provided by staff. Parents particularly commend the teachers' engagement with children, age-appropriate activities, and individualized attention. Multiple reviews note significant learning outcomes and children's enthusiasm about attending.

caring and attentive teachersage-appropriate activitieschildren feel safe and happy
Address
609-C North Main Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-2744
Little River Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Most reviews are for a church rather than the daycare center. The one relevant daycare review reports medium costs, lack of facility tours, no teacher meetings, and poor playground conditions with only toddler equipment and a mud hole.

None mentioned for daycare
Address
370 S Long Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN
Phone
(865) 379-2812
Ymca Ycap Chattanooga
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise this facility as an excellent boxing gym with quality instruction and a strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, knowledgeable coaches like Andy and Roger, and the youth boxing and after-school care programs offered.

Quality instructionaffordable pricinggreat atmosphere
Address
1600 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 847-7682
South Parkway East/Kiddie Learning Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1408 Gaither Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 774-3374
M.C. Outreach Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

M.C. Outreach Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, cleanliness, and interactive environment. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for, with strong communication from teachers. The center serves children of all ages and is conveniently located.

caring and amazing staffclean and organized facilityexcellent communication
Address
963 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 947-6525
Alpha Visions Learning Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
4379 Stage Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 388-2543
Kim'S Kid Corral Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5700 Cleaves Circle, Arlington, TN
Phone
(901) 867-1914
Hope House Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 service
Address
23 South Idlewild, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 272-2702
Precious Faces Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 images
Address
256 E. Mclemore Ave., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 590-4256
Morning Star Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Morning Star Child Development Center receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising the warm, attentive staff and child-centered approach to learning. Parents highlight strong parent involvement opportunities, cultural celebration, outdoor play, and the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy as key strengths. Multiple families describe the center as feeling like a second home where their children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Caring and invested teacherswarm and welcoming environmentReggio Emilia educational approach
Address
10614 Flickenger Lane, Knoxvile, TN
Phone
(865) 671-0244
My Sister'S House Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1415 Ebenezer Rd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 693-1240
Kids Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3673 South Third Street, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 947-9774
Hope House Community Partner Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Hope House Community Partner Pre-K receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Parents and visitors praise the staff's professionalism, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to helping the community. The organization is described as uplifting and supportive.

Amazing staffwelcoming environmentprofessional service
Address
27 S. Idlewild St., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-3450

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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.