Children at daycare

Best Before or After School Daycare in Elizabethton, TN

Compare 11 before or after school daycare in Elizabethton. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Elizabethton, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
60
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Elizabethton has 11 licensed before or after school daycare with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.The largest concentration is in 37643 with 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elizabethton

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
    Valley Forge Carter Cares
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Valley forge First Baptist Church, not a daycare center. There appear to be no actual daycare reviews available for Valley Forge Carter Cares. The Google listing shows 0 reviews.

    None - reviews are for wrong facility
  2. 2
    Valley Forge Elementary Pre-K
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. There appears to be a data mismatch - Valley forge Elementary Pre-K is listed as a school-based daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee, but all reviews discuss a Christian church experience rather than childcare services.

    Unable to assess daycare quality due to incorrect review data
  3. 3
    First United Methodist Preschool
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    325 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 32 children

    First United Methodist Preschool in Elizabethton is a religious facility with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Most reviews praise the welcoming congregation and spiritual environment, though one reviewer expressed concern about perceived lack of charitable values among church members regarding disposal of donated items.

    Welcoming and friendly congregationspiritual atmospherenew pastoral leadership

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Elizabethton

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

4.6avg rating
11 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Elizabethton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3764318
4.2
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Elizabethton (20–500 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

7

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Elizabethton based on parent reviews

Valley Forge Carter Cares

4.6(20)

1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Valley forge First Baptist Church, not a daycare center. There appear to be no actual daycare reviews available for Valley Forge Carter Cares. The Google listing shows 0 reviews.

None - reviews are for wrong facility

Valley Forge Elementary Pre-K

4.6(20)

1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN

The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. There appears to be a data mismatch - Valley forge Elementary Pre-K is listed as a school-based daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee, but all reviews discuss a Christian church experience rather than childcare services.

Unable to assess daycare quality due to incorrect review data

Map

Daycare types in Elizabethton

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 4Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 11

Before or After School Daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee

There are 11 before or after school daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee, making up 55% of the 20 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 Elizabethton have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton

Showing 11 results

Valley Forge Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Valley forge First Baptist Church, not a daycare center. There appear to be no actual daycare reviews available for Valley Forge Carter Cares. The Google listing shows 0 reviews.

None - reviews are for wrong facility
Address
1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4085
Valley Forge Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. There appears to be a data mismatch - Valley forge Elementary Pre-K is listed as a school-based daycare in Elizabethton, Tennessee, but all reviews discuss a Christian church experience rather than childcare services.

Unable to assess daycare quality due to incorrect review data
Address
1485 Riverview Drive, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4086
Harold Mccormick - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
226 S. Cedar Avenue, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-8020 EXT 2012
Hunter Elementary Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
Address
145 Hope Street, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4074
Unaka Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
120 Unaka Drive, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 474-4110
Unaka Elementary Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
Address
120 Unaka Drive, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 474-4110
Wandell Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-8035
Happy Valley Middle School Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
163 Warrior Lane, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4070
T.A. Dugger Afterschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
305 West E Street, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 943-9646
Keenburg Carter Cares
Before or After School Daycare
Address
139 Keenburg Road, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-4047
East Side Elementary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
800 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN
Phone
(423) 547-8000

Page 1 of 1· 11 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 11 before or after school daycares in Elizabethton, Tennessee, out of 20 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 Elizabethton have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Elizabethton, 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
Elizabethton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 11 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 Elizabethton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Elizabethton 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.