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2 Church Daycare in Lakeland, Tennessee

Browse all 2 church daycare in Lakeland, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lakeland

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
    St. Paul Umc Preschool
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    2949 Davies Plantation Road, Lakeland, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 108 children

    St. Paul UMC Preschool in Lakeland receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring teachers, positive developmental impact on children, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The program is particularly noted for its engaging activities and friendly staff who treat children with personal care.

    caring and devoted teacherschild development and growthclean facilitywelcoming and friendly staff
  2. 2
    Ymca Child Development Center
    3.67 score
    3.5(10)

    2935 Lakeland Hills Drive, Lakeland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

    YMCA Child Development Center in Lakeland receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, educational activities, and communication, while others report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, failure to follow parent instructions, and lack of response to incidents of physical assault.

    Caring and friendly staffclean facilityeducational activities and craftsgood communication about daily
  3. 3
    Learning Tree Day Care Lakeland, INC
    3.4 score
    3.2(15)

    9667 Davies Plantation Rd., Lakeland, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 250 children

    Learning Tree Day Care Lakeland receives mostly positive reviews praising engaged teachers, educational curriculum, and family-oriented care. However, two parents reported serious concerns including alleged physical discipline and inappropriate medication use, alongside administrative issues with enrollment communication.

    Experienced and caring teachersstrong educational programming (readingphonicsforeign language)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lakeland based on parent reviews

St. Paul Umc Preschool

4.4(8)

2949 Davies Plantation Road, Lakeland, TN

St. Paul UMC Preschool in Lakeland receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring teachers, positive developmental impact on children, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The program is particularly noted for its engaging activities and friendly staff who treat children with personal care.

caring and devoted teacherschild development and growthclean facility

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Daycare types in Lakeland

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Church Daycare in Lakeland, Tennessee

There are 2 church daycare in Lakeland, Tennessee, making up 25% of the 8 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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland

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St. Paul Umc Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

St. Paul UMC Preschool in Lakeland receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring teachers, positive developmental impact on children, clean facilities, and welcoming community atmosphere. The program is particularly noted for its engaging activities and friendly staff who treat children with personal care.

caring and devoted teacherschild development and growthclean facility
Address
2949 Davies Plantation Road, Lakeland, TN
Phone
(901) 372-7808
Macon Road Baptist Lakeland
Church Daycare
Address
9182 Highway 64, Lakeland, TN
Phone
(901) 937-0766

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 church daycare daycares in Lakeland, Tennessee, out of 8 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 Lakeland, 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
Lakeland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Lakeland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lakeland 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.