Who is the #1 daycare in Nashville?

Harpeth KinderCare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Nashville 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 Nashville?

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 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.

Best Daycares in Nashville, TN — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Nashville

#1 — Harpeth KinderCare Score: 86%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#2 — Creative Youth Enrichment Center Score: 86%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Barrington Christian Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#4 — St George's Episcopal School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — Primrose School of Nashville 12 South Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#6 — Tennessee PTA Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Susan Gray School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#8 — Jewell's Gems Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#9 — The Children's Playroom Drop In Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#10 — Judson Weekday Ministries Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — Primer Academia de ABC Spanish Immersion Program Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#12 — Grow Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#13 — Richland Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Primrose School of Nashville Midtown Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — Little Wonders Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Royal Table Learning Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Rhythm & Rhymes Childcare LLC Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#19 — Tom Joy Head Start Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Academy For Kidz Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Community Kids Day School Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#22 — The Gardner School of Midtown Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#23 — W.A. Bass Learning Center Score: 63%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#24 — WBWP Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Baptist church, School. View full profile →
#25 — Temple Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — A New Leaf School of Nashville Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Farm, Elementary school. View full profile →
#27 — Calvary Young Children's School Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →
#28 — The Gardner School Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
#29 — Children Playroom Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#30 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

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 Nashville?: Harpeth KinderCare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Nashville 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 Nashville?: 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 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.

Top Daycares in Nashville

#1 — Harpeth KinderCare Score: 86%

#2 — Creative Youth Enrichment Center Score: 86%

#3 — Barrington Christian Academy Score: 77%

#4 — St George's Episcopal School Score: 77%

#5 — Primrose School of Nashville 12 South Score: 77%

#6 — Tennessee PTA Score: 77%

#7 — Susan Gray School Score: 77%

#8 — Jewell's Gems Academy Score: 77%

#9 — The Children's Playroom Drop In Score: 77%

#10 — Judson Weekday Ministries Score: 77%

#11 — Primer Academia de ABC Spanish Immersion Program Score: 77%

#12 — Grow Academy Score: 77%

#13 — Richland Head Start Score: 77%

#14 — Primrose School of Nashville Midtown Score: 77%

#15 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

#16 — Little Wonders Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#17 — Royal Table Learning Academy Score: 77%

#18 — Rhythm & Rhymes Childcare LLC Score: 76%

#19 — Tom Joy Head Start Score: 76%

#20 — Academy For Kidz Score: 71%

#21 — Community Kids Day School Score: 71%

#22 — The Gardner School of Midtown Score: 69%

#23 — W.A. Bass Learning Center Score: 63%

#24 — WBWP Score: 63%

#25 — Temple Preschool Score: 63%

#26 — A New Leaf School of Nashville Score: 63%

#27 — Calvary Young Children's School Score: 63%

#28 — The Gardner School Score: 63%

#29 — Children Playroom Score: 60%

#30 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions