7 Headstart Programs in Maryville, Tennessee

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Maryville

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

   Launchpad Preschool

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1551 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children

   These reviews appear to be for Foothills Church, not Launchpad Preschool. The reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, faith-based teaching, and community. Parents report positive spiritual growth and appreciation for the pastor and staff.

   Welcoming environmentstrong biblical teachingengaging worship musicexcellent children's programming including special needs support
2. 2

   Little River Learning Center, INC

   4.53 score

   4.8(10)

   370 S Long Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

   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
3. 3

   Foothills Childcare & Preschool, INC

   4.52 score

   4.7(14)

   1707 Triangle Park Dr., Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

   Parents consistently praise Foothills Childcare & Preschool for providing loving, nurturing care with a strong educational curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Multiple families with multiple children have enrolled over many years, indicating high satisfaction and retention. Parents describe the facility as family-oriented with caring, dedicated staff who genuinely love the children.

   Loving and caring teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenfamily-oriented atmospherewelcoming environment
4. 4

   Broadway Baptist Child Care Center

   4.4 score

   4.5(20)

   2329 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children

   Note: The reviews provided are for Broadway Baptist Church, not its child care center. Reviews praise the church as welcoming, Bible-based, and well-organized with good pastoral leadership and community involvement. No specific feedback about the child care facility was found.

   Welcoming atmosphereBible teachingstrong pastoral leadershipgood music program
5. 5

   Tlc Foundation Station

   4.25 score

   4.4(8)

   2706 Mayflower Drive, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

   TLC Foundation Station receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the owner Kristy Pittman for her caring, educational approach and involvement with children. However, one negative review alleges serious concerns including unprofessional staff behavior, poor facility cleanliness, inadequate supervision practices, and pricing issues.

   caring and loving staffeducational activities and craftsbilingual supportclean facility
6. 6

   Sch Of Perpetual Motion, INC-Dc

   4.19 score

   4.3(9)

   1452 E Brown School Rd, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

   School of Perpetual Motion receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff care, developmental progress, and enrichment activities like gymnastics and music classes. However, one detailed negative review from a former parent describes hygiene, maintenance, and supervision concerns from approximately 2 years ago, though the reviewer notes the director from that period is no longer there.

   Staff caring and attentivesmall teacher-to-student ratiosgymnastics/art/music classessecure facility with locked doors
7. 7

   Maryville Children'S Academy

   4.16 score

   4.2(20)

   1205 Middlesettlements Rd, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

   Maryville Children's Academy receives exceptional praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the quality of education, attentive staff, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and well-organized with excellent communication and recent renovations.

   Quality curriculum and educational focusattentive and caring teachersfrequent photo updates and communication with parentsclean and safe facility
8. 8

   Sunrise Child Care Center, INC.

   4.07 score

   4.1(10)

   115 Cherokee Heights Drive, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

   Sunrise Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews with most parents praising the small teacher-to-child ratios, caring staff, cleanliness, and use of the Brightwheel app for daily updates. However, a minority of parents report concerns about disciplinary methods, sudden dismissals of children, and unprofessional management practices.

   Small teacher-to-child ratioscaring and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilityBrightwheel app for daily commu
9. 9

   Kingdom Kare Child Development Center

   3.62 score

   3.3(6)

   2114 E Broadway, Maryville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

   Kingdom Kare receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise the staff's genuine care for children and commitment to individual development. Parents report their children thriving academically and emotionally despite noting the facility's outdated appearance. However, one visitor raised concerns about office security and staff conduct.

   Caring and dedicated staffindividual attention to each child's needschildren's academic and emotional growthsupportive work environment for employees

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