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Best Before or After School Daycare in Jefferson City, TN

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Jefferson City. Average rating: 3.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Jefferson City, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.15/5
Parent reviews
17
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Jefferson City offers 4 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.15/5.The largest concentration is in 37760 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jefferson 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
    Abc Day School
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    330 E. Dumplin Valley Road, Jefferson City, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    ABC Day School has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the sweet, caring staff and loving environment, while others report serious safety concerns including unreported injuries, poor hygiene, lack of educational programming, and inadequate food quality.

    Caring and sweet staffprofessional and safe environmentchildren enjoy attending

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Jefferson City

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.15avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Jefferson City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
377608
3.15
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Jefferson City (20–125 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Jefferson City

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Jefferson City, Tennessee

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Jefferson City, Tennessee, making up 50% of the 8 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 Jefferson City have an average rating of 3.15 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.15 stars. Our analysis covers 17 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Jefferson 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 Jefferson City

Showing 4 results

Jefferson Elementary School - Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
321 W Broadway, Jefferson City, TN
Phone
(865) 216-4682
Mt. Horeb Elemetary Esp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 E. Dumplin Valley Rd., Jefferson City, TN
Phone
(865) 640-7536
Jefferson Elem. School Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
Address
321 W. Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN
Phone
(865) 475-4712
Mt. Horeb Elementary Prek
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd., Jefferson City, TN
Phone
(865) 397-9472

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Jefferson City, Tennessee, out of 8 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 Jefferson City have an average Google rating of 3.15 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Jefferson 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
Jefferson City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Jefferson City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Jefferson 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.