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46 Church Daycare in Knoxville, Tennessee

Browse all 46 church daycare in Knoxville, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Knoxville

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

    2647 Woodbine Avenue, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    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 focusregular communication with parents (photos and progress reports)
  2. 2

    120 Coach Road, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 198 children

    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 curriculumstrong academic results
  3. 3

    8901 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents consistently praise Bluegrass KinderCare for its dedicated, loving staff and strong educational programs. Director Ms. Terry and the teaching team are highlighted for their genuine care, creating a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in this center's care.

    Dedicated and caring staffexperienced teachersclean facilitiesstrong curriculum
  4. 4

    1207 Broadway, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 124 children

    First Lutheran Early Childhood Education in Knoxville is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming and warm with nice facilities. Reviews highlight the church's beautiful Gothic architecture, friendly staff, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate both the preschool program and the overall family-oriented environment.

    Friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities and architecturegood preschool programstrong community
  5. 5

    6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 172 children

    Central Baptist Bearden Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, community events, and quality programming including VBS and nursery care. The facility is described as Christ-centered, community-focused, and inclusive of families with special needs.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming environmentquality children's programming (VBSnursery)
  6. 6

    212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 178 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare program itself. Instead, they are reviews of the church facility and its community programs, including Celebrate Recovery meetings, a dance program, and general church activities. No parents have left reviews specifically about the preschool experience.

    None mentioned regarding daycare services
  7. 7

    12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Trinity Learning Center LLC receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight caring, attentive teachers, strong educational programming, and a nurturing environment. Parents consistently commend the director Jennifer, low teacher-to-student ratios, strict phone policies during work hours, and the center's commitment to child safety and development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained loyal for years.

    caring and loving teachersexcellent teacher-to-student ratiosstrong educational curriculum blended with play-based learningattentive director who provides daily updates
  8. 8

    124 South Cruze, Knoxville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    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 (STEMswimmingcooking
  9. 9

    11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 140 children

    First Baptist Concord is a religious facility in Knoxville that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and well-organized children's and youth programs including VBS and Sunday School classes for all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly communitygospel-centered teachingprofessional children's ministry with safe environmentquality worship music
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    9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 54 children

    Valley Grove Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong faith-based teachings, and community programs. However, the reviews provided focus primarily on church services rather than preschool/daycare operations specifically.

    Friendly and welcoming staffstrong biblical teachingactive youth and children's ministriescommunity programs (Upward basketball)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Knoxville based on parent reviews

First Lutheran Early Childhood Ed

4.9(13)

1207 Broadway, Knoxville, TN

First Lutheran Early Childhood Education in Knoxville is a religious facility that parents describe as welcoming and warm with nice facilities. Reviews highlight the church's beautiful Gothic architecture, friendly staff, and strong sense of community. Parents appreciate both the preschool program and the overall family-oriented environment.

Friendly and welcoming staffbeautiful facilities and architecturegood preschool program

Central Baptist Bearden Preschool

4.8(20)

6300 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN

Central Baptist Bearden Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming staff, community events, and quality programming including VBS and nursery care. The facility is described as Christ-centered, community-focused, and inclusive of families with special needs.

Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming environmentquality children's programming (VBS

Fountain City Umc Preschool

4.8(20)

212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare program itself. Instead, they are reviews of the church facility and its community programs, including Celebrate Recovery meetings, a dance program, and general church activities. No parents have left reviews specifically about the preschool experience.

None mentioned regarding daycare services

First Baptist. Concord After School Care

4.7(20)

11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN

First Baptist Concord is a religious facility in Knoxville that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality worship services, and well-organized children's and youth programs including VBS and Sunday School classes for all ages.

Welcoming and friendly communitygospel-centered teachingprofessional children's ministry with safe environment

Valley Grove Baptist Preschool

4.7(20)

9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN

Valley Grove Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Knoxville with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong faith-based teachings, and community programs. However, the reviews provided focus primarily on church services rather than preschool/daycare operations specifically.

Friendly and welcoming staffstrong biblical teachingactive youth and children's ministries

First Baptistconcord Christian Preschool

4.7(20)

11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN

Note: Reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers praise the welcoming community, gospel-centered teaching, quality worship music, and well-organized children's ministry and programs. The facility is described as large, clean, and professionally run with a safe environment for children.

Welcoming and warm congregationgospel-centered pastorupbeat contemporary worship music

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Church Daycare in Knoxville, Tennessee

There are 46 church daycare in Knoxville, Tennessee, making up 21% of the 219 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 Knoxville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Knoxville

Showing 46 results

Farragut Pres Children'S Enrichment Prog
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
209 Jamestown Blvd., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 671-4616
Apostolic Kiddie Academy
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
5020 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-5261
Grace Place After School
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
7171 Oak Ridge Hwy., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 342-3836
First Step II- Young Adventures
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
520 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 577-0138
Christian Acad.Of Knoxville After School
Church Daycare
Address
515 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 690-4721
Concord United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 966-6730
Grace Christian Preparatory Kindergarten
Church Daycare
Address
7171 Oak Ridge Hwy., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 691-8886
First Lutheran Early Childhood@Armstrong
Church Daycare
Address
1226 Armstrong, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 247-4585
Freedom Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
4615 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 525-7807
St. John Neumann Cath. Sch B/A Club
Church Daycare
Address
625 St. John Court, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 777-0077
Freedom Christian Academy Ecc
Church Daycare
Address
4615 Ashville Highway, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 525-0457
Berean Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
2329 Prosser Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 521-6054 EXT 107
Urban Family Afterschool Program
Church Daycare
Address
2241 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 523-5895
Cedar Springs Weekday School
Church Daycare
Address
9132 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 291-5252
Sequoyah Hills Early Enrichment Program
Church Daycare
Address
3700 Keowee, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 522-2034
St. John Neumann Catholic School Pre-K
Church Daycare
Address
625 St. John Court, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 777-0077

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Frequently asked questions

There are 46 church daycare daycares in Knoxville, Tennessee, out of 219 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 Knoxville, 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
Knoxville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 98 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 46 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 69 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 Knoxville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Knoxville 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.