How do I choose the right daycare in Kingsport?

When choosing a daycare in Kingsport, 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

What types of daycare are available in Kingsport?

Kingsport offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities Headstart Programs — 5 facilities Church Daycare — 12 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 22 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

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Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Tennessee?

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 Kingsport for current pricing.

Kingsport, Tennessee at a glance

Programs

Avg rating

4.44/5

Parent reviews

190

Top rated (4.5+)

Kingsport has 22 licensed before or after school daycare with 190 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 37664 (avg 4.44 stars), while 37660 has the largest selection (23 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kingsport

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.

First Friends Preschool

4.7 score

4.9(17)

200 W.Church Circle, Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the worship experience, welcoming atmosphere, and community fellowship. No reviews specifically address daycare or preschool services.

Welcoming and friendly congregationstrong worship experiencebeautiful facilitiesactive ministry and community programs

Church Circle First Presbyterian

4.62 score

4.8(17)

100 West Church Circle, Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

Church Circle First Presbyterian in Kingsport receives consistently high ratings from community members who praise it as a welcoming place of worship with strong programming. Reviewers highlight the congregation's community outreach efforts, quality of services, and support for those in need.

Community outreach programsfood assistance for homeless and families in needwelcoming atmospherequality choir and musicians

Colonial Heights Presbyterian Day Sch

4.56 score

4.7(20)

213 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children

Parents consistently praise Colonial Heights Presbyterian Day School for exceptional care, nurturing environment, and strong leadership. Director Lisa is frequently mentioned as deeply involved, approachable, and personally engaged with children and families. Staff are described as knowledgeable, caring, and treating children like family.

Warm and welcoming environmentDirector knows each child by nameApproachable and responsive leadershipTeachers genuinely care

Christian Life Child Learning Center

4.48 score

4.6(20)

2401 John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 69 children

Note: The available reviews are for the church facility rather than the daycare program specifically. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and spiritual environment of Christian Life in Kingsport.

Welcoming and friendly staffloving communityspiritual environmentfamily-oriented

Cassidy-United Methodist Preschool

4.41 score

4.6(11)

5801 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 46 children

Reviews praise Cassidy-United Methodist Preschool as a warm, welcoming, and caring facility with a thoughtful pastor and active community involvement. Parents appreciate the inclusive atmosphere and emphasis on faith-based values and service to others.

Loving and caring staffwelcoming and inviting environmentstrong spiritual leadershipcommunity involvement and missions

First Broad Street Child Care Center

4.4 score

4.5(20)

200 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

These reviews appear to be primarily about a church organization rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the facility for its community involvement, welcoming atmosphere, and Christian values, though most comments focus on church services and community programs like food pantries and free haircuts rather than childcare services.

Friendly staffwelcoming community atmospherestrong Christian valuescommunity outreach programs (food pantry

Colonial Heights United Methodist

4.35 score

4.5(12)

631 Lebanon Road, Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 95 children

Colonial Heights United Methodist is a religious facility in Kingsport, Tennessee with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, friendly pastor, and variety of spiritual and youth activities. One reviewer noted difficulty reaching the minister and felt some members were not inclusive.

Welcoming and caring congregationfriendly pastor with good memory for namesextensive youth group activitiesspiritual programming for all ages

Colonial Heights Baptist Child Care

4.26 score

4.4(9)

108 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 135 children

Colonial Heights Baptist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's care and children's development over many years. Parents appreciate the Christian environment and family atmosphere. However, a few negative reviews mention poor communication about waitlist status and unspecified concerns.

Excellent and caring stafflong-term quality carechild development and learningChristian/faith-based environment

Allandale Early Learning, LLC.

3.64 score

3.5(13)

905 University Blvd, Kingsport, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

Allandale Early Learning receives highly mixed reviews. Most parents praise the newer management (Paxton and Amanda), staff friendliness, cleanliness, and quality of care, with many giving perfect ratings. However, several parents report concerns about billing accuracy, excessive illness-related dismissals based on questionable temperature readings, insufficient supervision, and poor staff responsiveness to complaints.

Trustworthy managementfriendly and caring staf

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
37664	14	4.44	2
37660	23	4.41	5
37663	7	4.38	2

Zip Code

Daycares

Avg. Rating

Top Rated

37664

4.44

37660

4.41

37663

4.38

Before or After School Daycare in Kingsport, Tennessee

There are 22 before or after school daycare in Kingsport, Tennessee, making up 46% of the 48 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 Kingsport have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 18 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 190 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kingsport, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 22 before or after school daycares in Kingsport, Tennessee, out of 48 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 Kingsport have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 18 rated facilities. About 56% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

When choosing a daycare in Kingsport, 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

Kingsport offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
Church Daycare — 12 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 22 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 Kingsport for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Kingsport 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.

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