Best Daycares in Nashville, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in Nashville based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Nashville

  1. #1 — Barrington Christian Academy Score: 27/100

    Barrington Christian Academy is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://bcanashville.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — St George's Episcopal School Score: 27/100

    St George's Episcopal School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stgeorgeskindergarten.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Tennessee PTA Score: 27/100

    Tennessee PTA is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.tnpta.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Susan Gray School Score: 27/100

    Susan Gray School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin-offices/sgs/.

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

  5. #5 — Judson Weekday Ministries Score: 27/100

    Judson Weekday Ministries is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://judsonweekday.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Primer Academia de ABC Spanish Immersion Program Score: 27/100

    Primer Academia de ABC Spanish Immersion Program is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.primeracademiadeabc.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Grow Academy Score: 27/100

    Grow Academy is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://growacademynashville.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Richland Head Start Score: 27/100

    Richland Head Start is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action/head-start/center-locations.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Primrose School of Nashville Midtown Score: 27/100

    Primrose School of Nashville Midtown is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/nashville-midtown.

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

  10. #10 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/tn/nashville/nashville-yards?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_b…

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

  11. #11 — Little Wonders Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Little Wonders Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://littlewonderselc.org/.

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

  12. #12 — Royal Table Learning Academy Score: 27/100

    Royal Table Learning Academy is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.royaltablelearningacademy.org/.

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

  13. #13 — The Children's Garden at Holy Name Score: 27/100

    The Children's Garden at Holy Name is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://eljardindelosninos.org/.

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

  14. #14 — El Jardin de los Niños, East Nashville Score: 27/100

    El Jardin de los Niños, East Nashville is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, school, language school. Website: https://www.eljardindelosninos.org/.

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

  15. #15 — Jewell's Gems Academy Score: 26/100

    Jewell's Gems Academy is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.jewellsgems.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Community Kids Day School Score: 26/100

    Community Kids Day School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://mdonashville.org/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Primrose School of Nashville 12 South Score: 25/100

    Primrose School of Nashville 12 South is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/nashville-12-south/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=maplistings.

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

  18. #18 — The Children's Playroom Drop In Score: 25/100

    The Children's Playroom Drop In is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://thechildrensplayroom.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Harpeth KinderCare Score: 24/100

    Closed Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Academy For Kidz Score: 24/100

    Academy For Kidz is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://childcarecenter.us/.../academy_for_kidz_child_care_center_nashville_tn.

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

  21. #21 — Creative Youth Enrichment Center Score: 24/100

    Welcome to CYEC!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Tom Joy Head Start Score: 24/100

    Tom Joy Head Start is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action/head-start/center-locations.

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

  23. #23 — The Gardner School of Midtown Score: 23/100

    The Gardner School of Midtown is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.thegardnerschool.com/schools/midtown-tn/.

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

  24. #24 — A New Leaf School of Nashville Score: 23/100

    A New Leaf School of Nashville is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, farm, elementary school. Website: https://givebutter.com/xv2ez2.

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

  25. #25 — Frederick Douglass Head Start Score: 23/100

    Frederick Douglass Head Start is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Action-Commission/Head-Start/Center-Locations.aspx.

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

  26. #26 — Creative Minds Score: 22/100

    Creative Minds is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  27. #27 — WBWP Score: 21/100

    WBWP is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, baptist church, school. Website: http://app.bidcoz.com/wbwp/spring2020.

    Programs: Preschool, Baptist church, School. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Temple Preschool Score: 21/100

    Temple Preschool is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://templepreschoolnashville.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Calvary Young Children's School Score: 21/100

    Calvary Young Children's School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.calvaryumc.com/school.

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

  30. #30 — The Gardner School Score: 21/100

    The Gardner School is a childcare center in Nashville, TN. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.thegardnerschool.com/schools/nashville.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Nashville?
Barrington Christian Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Nashville based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Nashville?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Nashville?
Childcare costs in Nashville 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.