Best Daycares in Knoxville, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 21 daycares and childcare centers in Knoxville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Knoxville

  1. #1 — Norwood Open School Score: 86%

    Norwood Open School is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://norwoodopenschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Child Creations Score: 86%

    Child Creations is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childcreationscenter.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Little Playschool Score: 86%

    Little Playschool is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleplayschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Knoxville Head Start - Claxton Score: 86%

    Knoxville Head Start - Claxton is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://knoxvilleheadstart.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Knoxville Head Start - Anderson Score: 86%

    Knoxville Head Start - Anderson is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://knoxvilleheadstart.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Knoxville Head Start - North Ridge Crossing Score: 86%

    Knoxville Head Start - North Ridge Crossing is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://headstartprograms.org/center-189629.html.

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

  7. #7 — West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 84%

    West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.wherechildrengrow.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Linkoln Learning Center Score: 77%

    Linkoln Learning Center is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://www.linkolnlearningcenter.com/.

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

  9. #9 — West Knox Creative Learning Center Score: 77%

    West Knox Creative Learning Center is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: https://westknoxclc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Cozy Kids Academy Score: 69%

    Cozy Kids Academy is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cozykidsknoxville.com/.

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

  11. #11 — West Hills KinderCare Score: 69%

    West Hills KinderCare is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/knoxville/tn/302184.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St Mark Early Enrichment Program Score: 69%

    St Mark Early Enrichment Program is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://saintpaulumc.org.

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

  13. #13 — Giving Tree Montessori Score: 69%

    Giving Tree Montessori is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.givingtreemontessori.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Olive Tree Early Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Olive Tree Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://olivetreelearning.org/.

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

  15. #15 — Pride and Joy Academy Score: 69%

    Pride and Joy Academy is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.rockytopacademy.com/sequoyah-hills.

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

  16. #16 — Wallace Weekday Ministries Preschool and Parents' Day Out Score: 69%

    Wallace Weekday Ministries Preschool and Parents' Day Out is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, religious organization, home service. Website: http://www.wallaceknox.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious organization, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Little Minds at Work Score: 60%

    Little Minds at Work is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.littlemindsatwork.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross Score: 57%

    Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.knoxcac.org/newweb/programs-services/head-start.

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

  19. #19 — Little Oaks Academy Score: 57%

    Little Oaks Academy is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://littleoaksacademy.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  20. #20 — A Bountiful Blessing Learning Center Score: 37%

    A Bountiful Blessing Learning Center is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, tutoring center.

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

  21. #21 — Kuumba Kare Score: 37%

    Kuumba Kare is a childcare center in Knoxville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    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 Knoxville?
Norwood Open School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
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 Knoxville?
Childcare costs in Knoxville 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.