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Best Before or After School Daycare in Dickson, TN

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Dickson. Average rating: 3.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Dickson, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
3.22/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Dickson has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 26 parent reviews averaging 3.22/5.The largest concentration is in 37055 with 14 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dickson

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
    My Daddy'S Day Care
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    103 Blue Rd, Dickson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    My Daddy's Day Care in Dickson, Tennessee receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring and hands-on approach of owners Sarah and Tracey. Parents highlight the staff's genuine affection for children, responsive communication, and commitment to child safety and enrichment activities.

    Caring and loving staffhands-on ownerstreats children like familyresponsive communication
  2. 2
    Purple Turtle Preschool, LLC
    2.46 score
    1.6(9)

    2 Reserve Dr, Dickson, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Purple Turtle Preschool receives overwhelmingly negative reviews citing poor management, lack of supervision, inadequate staffing, and unprofessional conduct by the owner. A small number of positive reviews praise the staff and note children are content, but these are vastly outnumbered by complaints about operational failures and child safety concerns.

    Staff friendlinesschildren appear content at pickupchildren get individual attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Dickson

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
7 daycares

Church Daycare

3.75avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.3avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Dickson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3705514
3.22
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Dickson (20–202 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Dickson

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 7

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Before or After School Daycare in Dickson, Tennessee

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Dickson, Tennessee, making up 50% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dickson have an average rating of 3.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 3.75 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Dickson, 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 Dickson

Showing 7 results

Centennial Elementary School Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
198 Upper Lake Drive, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 446-0355
Centennial Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
198 Upper Lake Drive, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 446-0355
Oakmont Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
630 Highway 46 South, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 446-2435
The Discovery School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
101 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 441-4163
Oakmont Elementary - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
630 Highway 46 South, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 446-2435
Dickson Elementary - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
120 W. Broad Street, Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 740-5839
Dickson Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
120 West Broad St., Dickson, TN
Phone
(615) 740-5837

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Dickson, Tennessee, out of 14 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 Dickson have an average Google rating of 3.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Dickson, 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
Dickson offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Dickson for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dickson 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.