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Best Headstart Programs in Springfield, TN

Compare 2 headstart programs in Springfield. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Springfield, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.18/5
Parent reviews
80
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Springfield has 2 licensed headstart programs with 80 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.The largest concentration is in 37172 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Springfield

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
    South Haven Bapt. Church Extended Care
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    112 Academy Drive, Springfield, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 328 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for South Haven Baptist Church, not its daycare/extended care program. Reviews praise the church's biblical preaching, welcoming community, pastoral leadership, and various ministries, but do not evaluate the daycare services.

    Biblical teachingwelcoming communityPastor Frank Gagliano's leadershipdiverse ministry programs
  2. 2
    South Haven Bapt.Church Daycare
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    114 Academy Dr., Springfield, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    South Haven Baptist Church Daycare in Springfield, Tennessee has a 4.9/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the church's biblical preaching, welcoming community, and diverse ministry programs including youth services, addiction recovery support, and multilingual outreach.

    Biblical preachingwelcoming church familystrong youth and children's programsexperienced pastor (30+ years)
  3. 3
    Springfield Baptist Preschool
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    400 North Main Street, Springfield, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

    Springfield Baptist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and quality care. Parents highlight the welcoming church community, strong pastoral leadership, and excellent summer programs. Multiple families report multi-year satisfaction with the facility.

    Caring and dedicated staff (especially Ms. Mandi)welcoming community atmosphereexcellent summer programstrong pastoral leadership
  4. 4
    Little Treasures Child Care INC.
    3.09 score
    2.8(16)

    3741 Legacy Drive, Springfield, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Little Treasures Child Care receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, and director involvement, while a small number report serious concerns about staff competence, hygiene practices, health issues, and billing disputes.

    Clean facilitywelcoming and caring staffhands-on one-on-one carenutritious food

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Springfield

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Springfield, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.57avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Springfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3717214
4.18
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Springfield (20–328 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Springfield

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 4

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🎨 Preschools 3

Headstart Programs in Springfield, Tennessee

There are 2 headstart programs in Springfield, Tennessee, making up 14% of the 14 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Springfield have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 80 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Springfield

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Head Start Springfield/Rosehill
Headstart Programs
Address
807 Rosehill Circle, Springfield, TN
Phone
(615) 384-9142
Head Start Springfield/Bransford El
Headstart Programs
Address
700 Bransford Drive, Springfield, TN
Phone
(615) 384-9863

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Springfield, Tennessee, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Springfield have an average Google rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Springfield, 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
Springfield offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Springfield for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Springfield 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.