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: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Child Creations Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Little Playschool Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Knoxville Head Start - Claxton Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Knoxville Head Start - Anderson Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Knoxville Head Start - North Ridge Crossing Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 76%

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

  8. #8 — Linkoln Learning Center Score: 69%

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

  9. #9 — West Knox Creative Learning Center Score: 69%

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

  10. #10 — Cozy Kids Academy Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — West Hills KinderCare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St Mark Early Enrichment Program Score: 60%

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

  13. #13 — Giving Tree Montessori Score: 60%

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

  14. #14 — Olive Tree Early Learning Academy Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — Pride and Joy Academy Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Wallace Weekday Ministries Preschool and Parents' Day Out Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — Little Minds at Work Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Knoxville Head Start - L.T. Ross Score: 49%

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

  19. #19 — Little Oaks Academy Score: 49%

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

  20. #20 — A Bountiful Blessing Learning Center Score: 29%

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

  21. #21 — Kuumba Kare 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 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.