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: 86%

    Lord of Life Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Lordoflifepreschoolmemphis.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Academy Performing Arts Preschool Score: 86%

    Academy Performing Arts Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, performing arts, home service. Website: http://theacademy.com.

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

  3. #3 — St Luke's Preschool Score: 86%

    St Luke's Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://sport.exeter.ac.uk/facilities/stlukessportscentre.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Children's Cottage Score: 86%

    Children's Cottage is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://childcarecenter.us/provider_detail/the_childrens_cottage_memphis_tn.

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

  5. #5 — Little Learners Literacy Academy Score: 86%

    Little Learners Literacy Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.lillearnersliteracy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — The Learning Journey Academy Score: 80%

    The Learning Journey Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://learningjourneyacademy.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Olivia's Montessori Preschool Score: 80%

    Olivia's Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.oliviasmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Growing Vines Childcare Center Score: 80%

    Growing Vines Childcare Center is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, social service organizations. Website: http://growingvines.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Magic Kingdom Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Magic Kingdom Learning Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://magickingdomlearningacademy.com/locations.

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

  10. #10 — Gooden Academy Preschool -GAP Score: 71%

    Gooden Academy Preschool -GAP is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.goodenacademy.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Klassy Kids Academy Score: 71%

    Klassy Kids Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.klassykidsacademy.net.

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

  12. #12 — Horn Lake Learning Center Score: 71%

    Horn Lake Learning Center is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.hornlakeroadlearningcenter.com.

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

  13. #13 — Kingdom Hearts Enrichment Center Score: 71%

    Kingdom Hearts Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kingdomheartsenrichment.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Spice Scholars Score: 71%

    Spice Scholars is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://www.spicescholars.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Cooper Cottage Christian Academy Score: 69%

    Cooper Cottage Christian Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://Coopercottage.org/.

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

  16. #16 — 2nd Baptist PDO Score: 69%

    2nd Baptist PDO is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, baptist church. Website: http://www.2ndmemphis.org/scattered/pdo-parents-day-out/.

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

  17. #17 — Buntyn Presbyterian Church and Preschool Score: 69%

    Buntyn Presbyterian Church and Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://buntynpreschool.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Red Robin's Academy Score: 69%

    Red Robin's Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://rramemphis.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Creative Home Academy and Preschool at Dunn Avenue Score: 69%

    Creative Home Academy and Preschool at Dunn Avenue is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativehomeacademy.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Vollintine Evergreen Neighborhood School Score: 69%

    Vollintine Evergreen Neighborhood School is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://venschool.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Smart STEM Academy Score: 69%

    Smart STEM Academy is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smartstemacademy.org/.

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

  22. #22 — Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School Score: 69%

    Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://stbms.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Barbara K Lipman School and Research Institute Score: 69%

    Barbara K Lipman School and Research Institute is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.memphis.edu/lipman/.

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

  24. #24 — Caterpillar Club at Memphis Botanic Garden Score: 69%

    Caterpillar Club at Memphis Botanic Garden is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, botanical garden. Website: http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/caterpillarclub.

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

  25. #25 — Threshold Montessori School Score: 69%

    Threshold Montessori School is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.thresholdmontessori.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Creative Home Academy and Preschool Score: 69%

    Creative Home Academy and Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativehomeacademy.com/.

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

  27. #27 — The Little People’s Preschool Score: 69%

    The Little People’s Preschool is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thelittlepeoples.org/apply.

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

  28. #28 — Ridgeway KinderCare Score: 66%

    Ridgeway KinderCare is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000655/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000655.

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

  29. #29 — Winchester KinderCare Score: 66%

    Winchester KinderCare is a childcare center in Memphis, TN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000893/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000893.

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

  30. #30 — 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 →

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.