Best Daycares in Tennessee — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Tennessee.

Top Daycares in Tennessee

  1. #1 — Harpeth KinderCare Score: 86%

    Nashville, TN — Closed Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Creative Youth Enrichment Center Score: 86%

    Nashville, TN — Welcome to CYEC!

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Lord of Life Preschool Score: 77%

    Memphis, TN —

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

  4. #4 — Concord Road Preschool Score: 77%

    Brentwood, TN —

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

  5. #5 — Barrington Christian Academy Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — St George's Episcopal School Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

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

  7. #7 — Primrose School of Nashville 12 South Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

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

  8. #8 — Tennessee PTA Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Susan Gray School Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

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

  10. #10 — Ithaca Montessori Score: 77%

    Madison, TN —

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

  11. #11 — Jewell's Gems Academy Score: 77%

    Nashville, TN —

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

  12. #12 — Bambini Village Montessori Score: 77%

    Murfreesboro, TN —

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Trinity Nursery Preschool Score: 77%

    Murfreesboro, TN —

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

  14. #14 — Academy of Gateway Score: 77%

    Murfreesboro, TN —

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

  15. #15 — Hermitage Hills Day School Score: 77%

    Hermitage, TN —

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

  16. #16 — Foundations Preschool & Academy Score: 77%

    Chattanooga, TN —

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Lionheart Children's Academy Score: 77%

    Murfreesboro, TN —

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

  18. #18 — Little Kings & Queens Charter Academy Score: 77%

    East Ridge, TN —

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Norwood Open School Score: 77%

    Knoxville, TN —

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

  20. #20 — Child Creations Score: 77%

    Knoxville, TN —

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

Top cities in Tennessee

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

What is the best daycare in Tennessee?
Harpeth KinderCare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tennessee based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Tennessee?
We have ranked 200 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Tennessee. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.