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1,586 Before or After School Daycare in Tennessee

Browse 1,586 before or after school daycare across Tennessee. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Tennessee

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Tennessee can make the decision-making process smoother.

Tennessee has about 3,658 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Tennessee. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Tennessee

There are 3,658 daycares in Tennessee: 285 headstart facilities, 1,586 before/after school centers, 566 religious facility daycares, and 1,221 childcare and preschool centers.

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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
Knight Road Elementary Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents praise Knight Road Elementary Pre-K's teachers for being caring, patient, and engaging. Most reviewers gave 5-star ratings and highlighted positive learning experiences. One parent noted concerns about homework grading inconsistency.

Caring and dedicated teacherspatient instructionengaging learning environment
Address
3237 Knight Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2514
Knight Road Elementary Elop
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Parents praise Knight Road Elementary ELOP's teachers for being caring, patient, and making learning engaging. Most reviews are highly positive, though one parent noted concerns about homework grading and feedback to students.

caring and patient teachersengaging learning experiencefun virtual school environment
Address
3237 Knight Road, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 416-2514
Oak Ridge School'S Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.5
Address
304 New York Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN
Phone
(865) 425-9101
Just For Little People Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Just for Little People Learning Center in Memphis receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from intentional developmental learning. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and responsive to individual family needs including dietary restrictions and religious accommodations.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculumemphasis on developmental milestones rather than age-based progression
Address
2260 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 729-2825
Ymca Child Care Services - Cedar Bluff
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

YMCA Cedar Bluff Play School in Knoxville receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with staff providing attentive, loving care and excellent communication. The family-oriented environment and dedicated staff are cited as key strengths that make the transition to daycare easier for families.

Loving and caring staffexcellent communication and daily reportschild developmental progress (academics and potty training)
Address
705 N. Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 438-6173
Fair Garden Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Fair Garden Pre-K receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, learning outcomes, and school environment. However, one parent raised concerns about rushed meal times where uneaten food is discarded due to tight scheduling between meals and staff meetings.

Amazing staffstrong learning outcomesafter-school extended learning program
Address
400 Fern Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 594-1320
Knoxville Christian School After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.4
Address
11549 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 247-3892
Washburn School Prek
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise Washburn School PreK as a small, community-focused school with friendly staff and well-behaved students. The picturesque mountain location and welcoming neighborhood environment are highlighted as additional benefits.

friendly staffgreat school systemsmall school size
Address
7925 Highway 131, Washburn, TN
Phone
(865) 497-2556
Ywca @ Shady Grove
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Note: Reviews appear to be for Shady Grove Church, not YWCA @ Shady Grove daycare. Reviewers praise the welcoming, progressive congregation and community support, particularly for 12-step recovery programs. The facility offers space rentals and is noted for inclusivity and generosity.

Welcoming and friendly staffprogressive valuesaccepts all people regardless of beliefs
Address
5360 Shady Grove Rd., Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 948-8899
First Baptist Weekday School
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Reviews praise First Baptist Weekday School as a welcoming faith-based community with strong biblical teaching and excellent children's programs. Parents highlight the friendly atmosphere, active kids ministry, and comprehensive small group involvement. The facility appears to serve families from preschool through high school age.

welcoming and friendly environmentstrong kids ministry and kids pastorBible-based teaching
Address
2790 Pulaski Highway, Columbia, TN
Phone
(931) 381-7832
University Of Memphis Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise the University of Memphis Child Care Center (also referred to as PLUM Academy and Porter-Leath locations) for its caring, professional staff, clean modern facilities, and strong focus on child development and learning. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate excellent communication about their child's progress and activities. The center offers reasonable pricing with meals included and special amenities like free books and

Address
3875 Tiger Paw South, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 678-5059
Palmer Center Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
1609 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN
Phone
(423) 378-2160
Dodson Branch Elem. Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy, Cookeville, TN
Phone
(931) 268-0761
Cheatham Co. Employee Daycare@Pleasant
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
2625 Church Street, Pleasant View, TN
Phone
(615) 746-5031
Early Childhood Learning Ctr-Palmer
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
1609 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN
Phone
(423) 378-2160
Lambs & Ivy Before And After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

LAMBS & IVY receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, several parents report serious health and safety concerns including frequent illness outbreaks, injuries, inadequate cleaning protocols, and billing disputes.

Loving and caring staffstrong academic curriculum including STREAM projects and advanced mathchildren excited to attend
Address
1185 Macon View Road, Cordova, TN
Phone
(901) 507-6971
Reach Before And After School Farmington
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
2085 Cordes, Germantown, TN
Phone
(901) 757-7389
Ymca Fun Company At Mcfadden
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents praise YMCA FUN COMPANY AT MCFADDEN as a clean, well-organized facility with caring and helpful staff. The center offers good amenities including an indoor gym, outdoor pickleball courts, and a summer lunch program for children. Overall, families feel safe and appreciate the community atmosphere.

Clean and organizedcaring and loving staffhelpful and professional management
Address
221 Bridge Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN
Phone
(615) 867-1535
Red Robin'S Academy Of Learning, INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Red Robin's Academy has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth and children's happiness, though two recent negative experiences raised serious concerns about child safety, supervision, and management responsiveness. Parents consistently highlight Ms. Mayweather's team as caring and educational, but incidents involving unexplained injuries and unprofessional communication have prompted recommendations for policy and facility improvements.

Staff is carin
Address
3311 Kimball, Memphis, TN
Phone
(901) 743-3531
Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Cameron Leaps
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Cameron Leaps is a school-based facility in Nashville that receives consistently high praise from parents and families. The center is recognized for its supportive staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and comprehensive family services including food assistance, adult education, and social support programs.

Kind and empathetic staffexcellent teacher communication with parentsstrong parent-child interaction activities
Address
1034 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 806-6320
Covington Integrated Arts Pre-K
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise Covington Integrated Arts Pre-K as an exceptional school with excellent teachers, strong academic performance, and a distinctive arts-integrated curriculum. Families report high student satisfaction, effective character education through the Leader in Me program, and an inclusive environment where children feel supported and excited to attend.

Arts programstrong test scores and academic growthdedicated teachers
Address
760 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, TN
Phone
(901) 840-9150
Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Isaac Litton
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center K-8 Isaac Litton is highly regarded by parents for its compassionate staff and strong teacher-student communication. The facility serves as a comprehensive support center offering not only childcare but also family services including food assistance, adult education, and social work support. Parents consistently praise the welcoming environment and genuine care provided to families.

Excellent staff and teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationsupportive and patient with children
Address
4601 Hedgewood Drive, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 262-6700
Ymca Child Care Services - Shannondale
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Shannondale receives strong praise from parents for providing a safe, engaging environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of before-school and summer activities, including swimming classes, and appreciate the peace of mind the facility provides. One negative review was too brief to assess.

Safe environmentengaged and caring staffvariety of activities
Address
5316 Shannondale Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 936-0827
Ymca Child Care Services - Sarahmgreene
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - SarahmGreene receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities. Parents highlight the convenience of before-care and summer programs, including swimming classes. One review provided no details.

Safe environmentengaged and supportive staffvariety of activities
Address
3001 Brooks Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 560-6632
Ymca Child Care Services - Farragut
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Farragut receives strong praise from parents for maintaining a safe, engaging environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of before-school and summer activities, including swimming classes, and appreciate how the program allows them to work without childcare stress.

Safe environmentengaged and caring staffvariety of activities
Address
208 West End Ave, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 789-9041
Ymca Child Care Services - Ball Camp
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Ball Camp receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the safe environment, engaging staff, and variety of activities. Parents consistently mention their children enjoy the before-school and summer programs, and appreciate how the staff build relationships with the children. One unrelated review provides insufficient detail for evaluation.

safe environmentengaged and supportive staffvariety of activities
Address
9801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 789-0769
Martha O'Bryan Center Asu-Stratford
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Martha O'Bryan Center ASU-Stratford is a school-based daycare in Nashville with exceptionally positive reviews praising the supportive staff and comprehensive family services. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, consistent communication, and a genuine commitment to helping families in need. The center offers extensive resources including food assistance, adult education, job support, and community programs beyond traditional childcare.

Kind and empathetic staffexcellent teacher communication with parentspatient with children
Address
1800 Stratford Avenue, Nashville, TN
Phone
(615) 242-6730
Ymca Child Care Services - Halls
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services - Halls receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities offered. Parents consistently highlight their children's enjoyment of before-school care, summer programs, and swimming classes. The staff is frequently praised for building relationships with children and supporting working families.

Safe environmentengaged staffvariety of activities
Address
7502 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 560-6630
Ymca Child Care Services-Rocky Hill
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

YMCA Child Care Services-Rocky Hill in Knoxville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the safe environment, engaged staff, and variety of activities including swimming classes. Parents consistently report their children enjoy attending and forming friendships. One review provided minimal detail.

Safe environmentengaged and caring staffvariety of activities
Address
1200 Morrell Road, Knoxville, TN
Phone
(865) 384-7482

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,586 before or after school daycares across Tennessee. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Tennessee are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Tennessee's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Tennessee, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Tennessee sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Tennessee vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.