
Compare 83 church daycare in Nashville. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Nashville has 83 licensed church daycare with 1,241 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.60 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 49% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37220 (avg 4.76 stars), while 37211 has the largest selection (38 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
2706 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 87 children
Donelson Church of Christ Pre-School receives consistently high marks from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its caring staff, particularly Ms. Cindy, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the religious instruction and community values emphasized at the facility.
283 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 177 children
Parents consistently praise Equally Created (note: reviews reference 'Equally Created' rather than the listed center name) for exceptional care, individualized attention, and creating a close-knit community environment. Children show measurable progress in learning, social skills, and confidence, with parents reporting high trust in staff and leadership. The center is frequently recommended as the best daycare experience in Nashville.
4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 204 children
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten is highly regarded by parents for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and strong children's programs, including the Mothers Day Out program. The church-based center emphasizes biblical education and genuinely engages with families.
7836 Learning Lane, Nashville, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 193 children
The Academy of Harpeth Village receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend. Multiple parents note their children have thrived academically and emotionally under the care of dedicated teachers.
15354 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Christ Church Nashville is a highly-rated religious facility with universal positive feedback. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and diverse community, quality of sermons and choir performances, and special programs for all ages including children's holiday events.
5112 Raywood Lane, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 68 children
Reviews praise Hillcrest UMC as a welcoming religious community with caring staff and valuable local services. Parents highlight the church's programs, facilities, and genuine compassion for those they serve. The congregation is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated to community support.
1417 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
15th Ave N Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the kindness of teachers, good behavior encouragement, and individual child development. The owner's active presence and involvement are noted as particularly reassuring.
503 Rosedale Avenue, Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Rosedale Baptist CCC is a religious facility in Nashville with excellent ratings. Parents praise the experienced and nurturing staff who provide a safe, stimulating educational environment where children make measurable progress and thrive. The facility is commended for quality teaching, care, and fostering children's happiness and development.
1704 Heiman St., Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 88 children
St. Mary Villa Child Development Center in Nashville receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from Director Alyssa, and the facility's supportive approach to child development. Parents appreciate the convenient location, communication tools like the Procare app, and regular family events.
801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Gordon Jewish Community Center ECLC is a highly-rated multi-purpose facility in Nashville that offers much more than childcare, including fitness, swimming, summer camps, and cultural programming. Parents praise the beautiful facility, friendly staff, and diverse amenities including an indoor pool, gym, art galleries, and community events. The center appears to serve as a comprehensive community hub rather than a traditional daycare center.
Based on 122 daycares with Google ratings in Nashville
Top qualities mentioned across 1,241 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Nashville, based on parent reviews
Nashville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37220 | 12 | 4.76 | 4 | |
| 37203 | 15 | 4.72 | 5 | |
| 37218 | 9 | 4.65 | 3 | |
| 37215 | 17 | 4.65 | 5 | |
| 37209 | 20 | 4.57 | 3 | |
| 37204 | 9 | 4.53 | 3 | |
| 37217 | 16 | 4.43 | 4 | |
| 37211 | 38 | 4.38 | 10 | |
| 37208 | 19 | 4.35 | 5 | |
| 37205 | 20 | 4.24 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Nashville (12–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
35
Medium
31–75 children
91
Large
76–150 children
135
Very Large
150+ children
37
Highest rated daycares in Nashville based on parent reviews
2706 Old Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN
Donelson Church of Christ Pre-School receives consistently high marks from parents and church members. The facility is praised for its caring staff, particularly Ms. Cindy, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the religious instruction and community values emphasized at the facility.
4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN
Judson Baptist Pre-Kindergarten is highly regarded by parents for its welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, and strong children's programs, including the Mothers Day Out program. The church-based center emphasizes biblical education and genuinely engages with families.
15354 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN
Christ Church Nashville is a highly-rated religious facility with universal positive feedback. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and diverse community, quality of sermons and choir performances, and special programs for all ages including children's holiday events.
5112 Raywood Lane, Nashville, TN
Reviews praise Hillcrest UMC as a welcoming religious community with caring staff and valuable local services. Parents highlight the church's programs, facilities, and genuine compassion for those they serve. The congregation is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and dedicated to community support.
503 Rosedale Avenue, Nashville, TN
Rosedale Baptist CCC is a religious facility in Nashville with excellent ratings. Parents praise the experienced and nurturing staff who provide a safe, stimulating educational environment where children make measurable progress and thrive. The facility is commended for quality teaching, care, and fostering children's happiness and development.
1704 Heiman St., Nashville, TN
St. Mary Villa Child Development Center in Nashville receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from Director Alyssa, and the facility's supportive approach to child development. Parents appreciate the convenient location, communication tools like the Procare app, and regular family events.
Navigating church daycare options in Nashville reveals a diverse landscape of 83 facilities, ranging from small congregation-based programs to larger academy-style centers. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and beautiful facilities, noting that quality worship services are often integrated into the daily experience. This directory helps you explore these community-focused options, including standout neighborhoods like zip code 37214, which shows strong performance across its local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Nashville have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 122 rated facilities, with 49% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.41 stars. Our analysis covers 1,241 parent reviews. Parents in Nashville most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facility, and caring teachers.
When choosing a daycare in Nashville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Hillwood Playcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality and caring nature of the staff and administration. Parents highlight strong child development, daily enrichment activities like music and art, and a safe, nurturing environment. One review provided no details to evaluate.
Reviews are primarily about the church rather than the daycare program. The facility is praised for being warm, friendly, and welcoming with beautiful music and inspiring sermons. One negative review from 2018 mentions difficulty accessing the daycare and unhelpful staff response.
One parent highlights the program's creative, play-based approach and multi-age classrooms, noting strong academic and social preparation for Kindergarten. Conversely, another family reports significant issues with communication, professional handling of developmental concerns, and limited indoor space during inclement weather.
One parent describes the staff as extended family and the experience as the best childcare ever, while another criticizes the attitude of a bus driver.
One parent highlights the center's loving and professional atmosphere, specifically praising their willingness to accommodate children with disabilities. In contrast, another parent reports severe issues regarding staff attitude, hygiene, and safety, describing the experience as unacceptable.
Parents highlight the staff's genuine care and personal attention, noting that teachers treat children like their own and invest in their development through thoughtful activities. Reviewers report high satisfaction with the calm, happy demeanor of their children and feel secure leaving them at the program.
Parents describe Creative Care Center as a responsible and caring environment with staff who serve as wonderful role models. Reviewers highlight significant developmental growth in children and appreciate the enjoyable teamwork among the teachers.
One parent describes Woodmont Christian Preschool as a premier, highly sought-after program with dedicated teachers that their children love, while another reports a serious incident involving injury and lack of communication that resulted in a complaint about safety and care.
One parent describes loving this daycare and offers a high recommendation for the facility. The feedback is limited to a single positive endorsement without specific operational details or complaints.
Southminster Child Care is a religious facility in Nashville with consistently excellent reviews from long-term families. Parents praise the loving, nurturing staff, safe environment, and developmentally appropriate teaching methods. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and plan to return with additional children.
Barrington Christian Academy in Nashville receives mixed reviews. Most recent parents (8 of 10) praise the newly renovated facility, caring staff, structured curriculum, and welcoming environment, noting significant improvements under new leadership. However, two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate illness communication and potential health/safety issues.
Barrington Christian Academy in Nashville receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the newly renovated facility, staff quality, and curriculum, but a few report serious concerns about illness communication and classroom conditions. Parents consistently note the facility's recent improvements have transformed the center's reputation from its previous location. However, recent negative reviews cite health and safety issues including mold, overcrowding, and inadequate
One parent describes the school as an outstanding, family-oriented community with high-quality early childhood education and excellent staff. Conversely, another parent reports that the institution has deteriorated rapidly, citing frequent staff changes and a probation status that leaves children lacking support.
One parent highly recommends the center for its clean, safe environment and supportive staff, while others report significant issues including inadequate hygiene practices, strict penalty enforcement, and administrative failures. Specific complaints highlight a lack of essential supplies, poor communication regarding health documentation, and aggressive late-fee collection tactics. The facility is described as religiously affiliated and structured, with mixed experiences regarding staff attentiveness and operational consistency.
Feedback is sharply divided, with one parent praising the facility's cleanliness, structured environment, and supportive staff, while others report issues including inconsistent hygiene practices, abrupt pickup policies, and administrative hurdles. Parents note that while the center can be a supportive resource for families, some experience significant stress regarding communication and policy enforcement.
A single review characterizes the application process as a financial burden, noting that the $75 fee is collected without guaranteeing placement. The reviewer claims applicants are placed on an unnumbered waitlist and suggests that connections with high-ranking staff are necessary for admission.
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