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Best Before or After School Daycare in Shelbyville, TN

Compare 13 before or after school daycare in Shelbyville. Average rating: 4.14/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Shelbyville, Tennessee at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.14/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Shelbyville offers 13 licensed before or after school daycare, 8 of which have public ratings averaging 4.14/5.The largest concentration is in 37160 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shelbyville

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
    Barnyard Kids
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    330 Bethany Lane, Shelbyville, TN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Barnyard Kids is a Christian-based daycare in Shelbyville where children are happy and engaged in learning. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, structured curriculum, and regular communication about their child's progress. The center offers competitive rates and organizes frequent events that involve families.

    Friendly and caring staffchildren excited to attendstructured curriculum with academic resultsdaily and weekly progress reports

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Shelbyville

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 12 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Caring staff
4

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
13 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.18avg rating
9 daycares · 6 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Shelbyville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3716024
4.14
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Shelbyville (16–160 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

14

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Shelbyville

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 3Before or After School Daycare 13

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🎨 Preschools 5

Before or After School Daycare in Shelbyville, Tennessee

There are 13 before or after school daycare in Shelbyville, Tennessee, making up 52% of the 25 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 Shelbyville have an average rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.18 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville

Showing 13 results

Learning Way Elementary School Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Learning Way, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 580-2592
Learning Way Elementary Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Learning Way, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-7852
Harris Middle School Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
570 Eagle Boulevard, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville Central High School Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
401 Eagle Boulevard, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-5672
Southside Elementary School - Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
903 South Cannon Blvd., Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 580-2592 EXT 3512
Thomas Magnet School - Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
515 Tate Avenue, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 580-2592 EXT 3612
East Side Elementary School - Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
421 Elliott Street, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-7112 EXT 3312
Eakin Elementary - Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1100 Glen Oaks Road, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-7852 EXT 3212
Eakin Elementary Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1100 Glen Oaks Rd, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-3284 EXT 2246
Thomas Magnet School Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
515 Tate Avenue, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-6818
Liberty School - Sacp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 Snell Road, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 580-2592 EXT 3712
East Side Elementary Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
Address
421 Elliott St., Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-7112
Eakin Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1100 Glen Oaks Road, Shelbyville, TN
Phone
(931) 684-7852 EXT 3220

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 before or after school daycares in Shelbyville, Tennessee, out of 25 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 Shelbyville have an average Google rating of 4.14 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Shelbyville, 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
Shelbyville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Shelbyville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Shelbyville 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.