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Best Before or After School Daycare in Collegedale, TN

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Collegedale. Average rating: 3.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Collegedale, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.75/5
Parent reviews
22
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Collegedale has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 22 parent reviews averaging 3.75/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Collegedale

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
    Best Beginnings Of Collegedale LLC
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    5368 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Collegedale, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents consistently praise Best Beginnings of Collegedale for its caring, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. Children are reported to transition well, enjoy attendance, and thrive academically and emotionally. The facility has improved under new leadership with enhanced cleanliness and organization.

    Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentchild safety and happinessmix of structured learning and unstructured playtime

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Collegedale

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Collegedale, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.75avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Collegedale (36–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Collegedale

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Collegedale, Tennessee

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Collegedale, Tennessee, making up 33% of the 3 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 Collegedale have an average rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.75 stars. Our analysis covers 22 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Collegedale, 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 Collegedale

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A.W. Spalding Elem. Early Childhood Ed.C
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4820 University Drive, Collegedale, TN
Phone
(423) 396-2122

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Collegedale, Tennessee, out of 3 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 Collegedale have an average Google rating of 3.75 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Collegedale, 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
Collegedale offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Collegedale for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Collegedale 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.