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Best Before or After School Daycare in Ashland City, TN

Compare 5 before or after school daycare in Ashland City. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ashland City, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Ashland City has 5 licensed before or after school daycare with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 37015 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ashland City

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
    Over The Rainbow School House
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    609d North Main Street, Ashland City, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Over the Rainbow School House receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing environment and engaging activities. Parents highlight the staff's dedication, noting that teachers treat children with genuine care and help them learn and grow. Multiple reviews specifically commend staff members by name and report positive academic and developmental outcomes.

    Caring and patient teachersengaging age-appropriate activitiessafe and nurturing environmentstrong academic preparation
  2. 2
    Over The Rainbow Pre-School
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    609b North Main Street, Ashland City, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Over the Rainbow Pre-School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality of child development activities. Parents highlight that their children feel safe, happy, and engaged, with notable academic progress including early reading skills. Multiple parents specifically commend individual teachers by name and express gratitude for the nurturing environment.

    caring and patient teacherschild-centered approachage-appropriate activitiesacademic development and early learning skills
  3. 3
    Over The Rainbow Pre-K
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    609-C North Main Street, Ashland City, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Over the Rainbow Pre-K receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and nurturing environment provided by staff. Parents particularly commend the teachers' engagement with children, age-appropriate activities, and individualized attention. Multiple reviews note significant learning outcomes and children's enthusiasm about attending.

    caring and attentive teachersage-appropriate activitieschildren feel safe and happystrong academic preparation
  4. 4
    Ashland City Head Start Mid-Cumb Caa
    4.05 score
    4.1(5)

    104 B Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 80 children

    Ashland City Head Start receives mostly positive feedback from parents whose children currently attend. Parents praise the caring staff and positive experiences, though one applicant expressed frustration with delayed communication regarding application status.

    caring and personable teachers and staffchildren enjoy attendingrecommended for enrollment

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Ashland City

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ashland City, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.85avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

4.1avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ashland City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3701510
4.42
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ashland City (16–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ashland City based on parent reviews

Cheatham Co. Employee Daycare @ Cms

3

700 Scoutview Drive, Ashland City, TN

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Daycare types in Ashland City

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 5

Before or After School Daycare in Ashland City, Tennessee

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Ashland City, Tennessee, making up 50% of the 10 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 Ashland City have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Ashland City

Showing 5 results

Cheatham Co. Employee Daycare @ Cms
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
700 Scoutview Drive, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-2334
East Cheatham Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3201 Bearwallow Road, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 746-5251
Ashland City Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
108 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-4296
Cheatham Co. Extended Care @ Ec
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3201 Bearwallow Road, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 746-8416
Cheatham Co. Extended Care Program @ Ac
Before or After School Daycare
Address
108 Elizabeth Street, Ashland City, TN
Phone
(615) 792-2758

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school daycares in Ashland City, Tennessee, out of 10 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 Ashland City have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ashland City, 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
Ashland City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Ashland City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ashland City 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.