How do I choose the right daycare in Cleveland?

When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, 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

What types of daycare are available in Cleveland?

Cleveland offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities Headstart Programs — 10 facilities Church Daycare — 10 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 10 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Cleveland, Tennessee (10 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Tennessee?

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 Cleveland for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cleveland

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.

Durkee Road Pre-School & Day Care

4.72 score

5(13)

201 Durkee Rd Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

Parents consistently praise Lacey's Littles for exceptional care, cleanliness, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff members, including owner Lacey and director Erica, are highly engaged and provide individualized attention. The facility prioritizes safety, follows state regulations, and maintains strong parent communication through a daily photo/update app.

Warm and clean facilitycompassionate and caring staffexcellent parent communication via appindividualized learning and curriculum

Bowman Hills Sda School

4.56 score

4.7(20)

300 Westview Dr. Ne, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 12 children

Bowman Hills SDA School is a Seventh-day Adventist religious facility in Cleveland, Tennessee with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, Christ-centered teachings, and quality of the school and church services.

Friendly and welcoming atmosphereChrist-centric messagingquality pastoral leadershipBible-based education

Jacobs Unit At Clingan Ridge

4.51 score

4.7(13)

2412 Georgetown Rd. Nw, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

Parents consistently praise this facility with all 5-star ratings. Reviews highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, friendly staff, and family-oriented environment. Parents appreciate both the regular services and special events offered.

Friendly staffwelcoming communityfamily-oriented atmospherespecial events (trunk or treat)

Westwood Baptist Day School

4.4 score

4.5(20)

4001 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

Westwood Baptist Day School receives consistently positive feedback from the community. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality youth and children's ministries, and caring staff. Parents appreciate the spiritual focus and educational programming offered.

Welcoming environmentstrong children's ministry and youth programscaring and friendly staffquality preaching and spiritual instruction

Boys And Girls Club - Tucker Unit

4.4 score

4.5(20)

385 Third St., Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club - Tucker Unit for its caring, dedicated staff and positive environment. The facility offers excellent after-school and summer care with activities that keep children engaged and happy. Administration is responsive and helpful in meeting individual family needs.

Caring and kind staffstrong leadership and administrationchildren enjoy attendingsafe environment

Dlc Foundation Station LLC

4.39 score

4.6(9)

223 Michigan Avenue School Road Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

DLC Foundation Station LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. However, one parent reported significant issues with unresponsiveness and difficulty obtaining tax documentation information from ownership.

Caring and compassionate staffstructured lessons and activities plannedclean facilityresponsive owner/director

Waterville Baptist Learning Center

4.32 score

4.5(9)

4555 Dalton Pike Se, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

Reviews praise Waterville Baptist Learning Center as a friendly, welcoming religious community with strong programming for children. Parents highlight the church's growth, teaching quality, and community involvement. However, the reviews appear to focus primarily on the church itself rather than daycare-specific services.

Friendly and welcoming atmosphereprograms for childrenreligious education and fellowshipcommunity service

Lisa'S Lily Pad, LLC

4.25 score

4.4(8)

832 Urbane Road Ne, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

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 attendflexible drop-off scheduling

United Christian Academy Development Ctr

4.07 score

4.1(10)

2200 Peerless Road, Cleveland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children

United Christian Academy Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and Christian environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and show significant developmental progress. One negative review mentions bullying concerns.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitywell-fed childrenfun activities

Ms. Nancy'S Preschool & Day Care

4.06 score

4.1(7)

197 Neely Circle, Cleveland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

Ms. Nancy's Preschool & Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, small class sizes, faith-based curriculum, and positive impact on their children's development. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate behavior management strategies, poor communication, and allegations of child safety issues and staff misconduct.

Clean facilitysecurity systemsmall structured classesfaith-based curriculum

Headstart Programs in Cleveland, Tennessee

There are 10 headstart programs in Cleveland, Tennessee, making up 20% of the 50 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.

When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 10 headstart programs daycares in Cleveland, Tennessee, out of 50 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, 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

Cleveland offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
Headstart Programs — 10 facilities
Church Daycare — 10 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 Cleveland for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Cleveland 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.

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