Best Daycares in Knoxville, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 19 daycares and childcare centers in Knoxville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Knoxville

  1. #1 — Cozy Kids Academy Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — St Mark Early Enrichment Program Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — West Knox Creative Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Giving Tree Montessori Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Little Playschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Linkoln Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Olive Tree Early Learning Academy Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Knoxville Head Start - Claxton Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Pride and Joy Academy Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Knoxville Head Start - Anderson Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Norwood Open School Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Wallace Weekday Ministries Preschool and Parents' Day Out Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Knoxville Head Start - North Ridge Crossing Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Child Creations Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — West Hills KinderCare Score: 12/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Little Minds at Work Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross Score: 11/100

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

  19. #19 — Little Oaks Academy Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Knoxville?
Cozy Kids Academy 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.