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9 Before or After School Daycare in Athens, Tennessee

Browse all 9 before or after school daycare in Athens, Tennessee. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Athens

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
    First Baptist Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    305 Ingleside Avenue, Athens, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 55 children

    First Baptist Preschool in Athens is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and strong children's ministry programs. The facility is described as having a home-like feel with loving, dedicated people.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentloving and committed staffactive children's ministrygood playground facilities
  2. 2
    Kiddie Korner Of Athens
    4.21 score
    4.3(11)

    710 Ohio Street, Athens, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Kiddie Korner of Athens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, child development progress, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy and well-cared for. However, one review raises serious safety concerns about past incidents at the facility.

    Caring and sweet staffexcellent communication with parentsnotable child development and academic progresswell-organized activities

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Daycare types in Athens

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 9

Before or After School Daycare in Athens, Tennessee

There are 9 before or after school daycare in Athens, Tennessee, making up 64% 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.

When choosing a daycare in Athens, 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 Athens

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Kids Connection @ North City School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1601 Palos Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-4210
Rogers Creek Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
137 County Road 82, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-2123
E.K. Baker Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1044 County Road 172, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-2760
Four Star At Ingleside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Guille Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-3631
Kids Connection @ Athens City Middle
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ City Park Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
203 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ Ingleside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Guille Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 745-1796
Kids Connection @ Westside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
700 Westside Street, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 649-2868
Four Star At City Park Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
203 Keith Lane, Athens, TN
Phone
(423) 744-0933

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 before or after school daycares in Athens, Tennessee, out of 14 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 Athens, 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
Athens offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 9 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 Athens for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Athens 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.