Best Daycares in Memphis, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Memphis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Memphis

  1. #1 — Lord of Life Preschool Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Academy Performing Arts Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Performing arts, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — St Luke's Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Children's Cottage Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Little Learners Literacy Academy Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — The Learning Journey Academy Score: 71%

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

  7. #7 — Olivia's Montessori Preschool Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Growing Vines Childcare Center Score: 71%

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

  9. #9 — Magic Kingdom Learning Academy Score: 69%

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

  10. #10 — Miriam Child Development Center Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/2761907997. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Gooden Academy Preschool -GAP Score: 63%

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

  12. #12 — Klassy Kids Academy Score: 63%

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

  13. #13 — Horn Lake Learning Center Score: 63%

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

  14. #14 — Kingdom Hearts Enrichment Center Score: 63%

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

  15. #15 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Cooper Cottage Christian Academy Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — 2nd Baptist PDO Score: 60%

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

  18. #18 — Buntyn Presbyterian Church and Preschool Score: 60%

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

  19. #19 — Red Robin's Academy Score: 60%

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

  20. #20 — Creative Home Academy and Preschool at Dunn Avenue Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Vollintine Evergreen Neighborhood School Score: 60%

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

  22. #22 — Smart STEM Academy Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Barbara K Lipman School and Research Institute Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Caterpillar Club at Memphis Botanic Garden Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Threshold Montessori School Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Creative Home Academy and Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — The Little People’s Preschool Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Ridgeway KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  30. #30 — Winchester KinderCare Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 Memphis?
Lord of Life Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Memphis 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
Childcare costs in Memphis 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.