Best Daycares in Nashville, TN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 4 daycares and childcare centers in Nashville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Nashville

  1. #1 — Harpeth KinderCare Score: 21/100

    Closed Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Creative Youth Enrichment Center Score: 18/100

    Welcome to CYEC!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Saint Thomas Family Center Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/356900405. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — W.A. Bass Learning Center Score: 13/100

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/487182062. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.