Best Daycares in Chattanooga, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in Chattanooga based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Chattanooga

  1. #1 — Foundations Preschool & Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School of Chattanooga Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Siskin Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Little Sprouts Preschool LLC Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Aleph Bet Children's Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Best Beginnings Early Learning Schools Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Seedlings Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Mission Preschool Score: 54%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Head Start Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Cedar Hill Head Start Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Hearts Daycare LLC Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — The Growing Patch Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chattanooga?
Foundations Preschool & Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Chattanooga based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Chattanooga?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Chattanooga?
Childcare costs in Chattanooga vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.