Best Daycares in Chattanooga, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Chattanooga's 345 daycares, 343 (99%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Tennessee's statewide rate of 99%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Tennessee averages of 5.0 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 140 centers, 49 group child care homes, 18 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a higher home-based share than Tennessee's average of 11%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Chattanooga. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Tennessee methodology page for the full breakdown.
345
Daycares
343
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Chattanooga
337(98%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Chattanooga: 5.0 (Sample of 345).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Chattanooga: 5.0 (Sample of 182).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Chattanooga: 5.0 (Sample of 345).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Chattanooga
21st Century Child Development and Learn
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
21st Century Child Development and Learn
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
21st Century Child Development Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
21st Century Child Development Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Mother's Love
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Mother's Love
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aleph Bet Children's Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aleph Bet Children's Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alpine Crest Elem Sacc Program
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alpine Crest Elem Sacc Program
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alton Park Child Development Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alton Park Child Development Center
Chattanooga, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Chattanooga?
- There are 345 licensed child care providers in Chattanooga.
- What percentage of Chattanooga daycares have high quality ratings?
- 99% of Chattanooga daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Chattanooga?
- 140 center-based, 67 home-based providers operate in Chattanooga.
- How do Chattanooga daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Chattanooga daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Tennessee statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Tennessee?
- Tennessee offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Tennessee
All 345 Daycares in Chattanooga
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- A Mother's Love
- A Mother's Love
- Aleph Bet Children's Center
- Aleph Bet Children's Center
- Alpine Crest Elem Sacc Program
- Alpine Crest Elem Sacc Program
- Alton Park Child Development Center
- Alton Park Child Development Center
- Annoor Academy of Chattanooga Pre-K
- Annoor Academy of Chattanooga Pre-K
- Ark Academy Preschool
- Ark Academy Preschool
- Avondale Head Start Center Pre-K
- Avondale Head Start Center Pre-K
- Avondale Head Start/early Head Start
- Avondale Head Start/early Head Start
B
- Barger Academy SACC Program
- Barger Academy SACC Program
- Battle Academy Pre-K
- Battle Academy Pre-K
- Battle Academy Sacc Program
- Battle Academy Sacc Program
- Belvoir Christian Academy
- Belvoir Christian Children's Center
- Bess T. Shepherd Elementary Sacc Program
- Bess T. Shepherd Elementary Sacc Program
- Best Beginnings
- Best Beginnings
- Boyd Buchanan Pre-Kindergarten
- Boyd Buchanan Pre-Kindergarten
- Boyd Buchanan School After Care
- Boyd Buchanan School After Care
- Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga, East
- Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga, East
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga-Hardy Unit
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga-Hardy Unit
- Boys and Girls Club Chattanooga -Highland Park
- Boys and Girls Club Chattanooga -Highland Park
- Brainerd Baptist After School Care
- Brainerd Baptist After School Care
- Brainerd Baptist Pre-K
- Brainerd Baptist Pre-K
- Bright & Morning Star Academy
- Bright & Morning Star Academy
- Bright Afternoons Extended Day Program
- Bright Afternoons Extended Day Program
- Bright School Preschool Program
- Bright School Preschool Program
- Brown Academy Sacc Program
- Brown Academy Sacc Program
- Busy Bee Learning Center
- Busy Bee Learning Center
C
- Calvin Donaldson Env. S. Academy. Pre-K
- Calvin Donaldson Env. S. Academy. Pre-K
- Cedar Hill Head Start
- Cedar Hill Head Start
- Cedar Hill Head Start Center Pre-K
- Cedar Hill Head Start Center Pre-K
- Chambliss @ Eastside
- Chambliss @ Eastside
- Chambliss @ Tyner Academy
- Chambliss @ Tyner Academy
- Chambliss at East Brainerd
- Chambliss at East Brainerd
- Chambliss Center @ Red Bank Elementary
- Chambliss Center @ Red Bank Elementary
- Chambliss Center for Children
- Chambliss Center for Children Pre-K
- Chambliss Center for Children Pre-K
- Chambliss Center Normal Park
- Chambliss Center Normal Park
- Champion Christian Learning Academy
- Champion Christian Learning Academy Brainerd
- Champion Christian Learning Academy Terrace
- Chattanooga Christian School Pre-K
- Chattanooga Christian School Pre-K
- Chattanooga School for Arts&sciences Sac
- Chattanooga School for Arts&sciences Sac
- Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
- Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
- Chattanooga State Child Dev. Center
- Chattanooga State Child Dev. Center
- Childcare Network #108
- Childcare Network #108
- Childcare Network #124
- Childcare Network #168
- Childcare Network #168
- Childcare Network #34
- Childcare Network #34
- Childcare Network 168 (3rd St)
- Childcare Network Inc 124
- Children's Academy for Education and
- Children's Academy for Education and
- Christ Academy Preschool
- Christ Academy Preschool
- Christ Angels Day Care
- Creative Learning Academy
- Creative Learning Academy
- Creative Learning Academy
- Cute and Cuddley
- Cute and Cuddley
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E
- e-KIDS Learning Center
- e-KIDS Learning Center
- E. Brainerd Church Pre-School
- E. Brainerd Church Pre-School
- East Brainerd Elementary Pre-K
- East Brainerd Elementary Pre-K
- East Brainerd Elementary Sacc Program
- East Brainerd Elementary Sacc Program
- East Lake Elementary Pre-K
- East Lake Elementary Pre-K
- East Ridge Elementary Pre-K
- East Ridge Elementary Pre-K
- East Ridge Elementary Sacc Program
- East Ridge Elementary Sacc Program
- East Side Elementary PreK
- East Side Elementary PreK
- eKIDS Learning Center at Volkswagen
- eKIDS Learning Center at Volkswagen
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G
H
- Hardy Elementary Pre-K
- Hardy Elementary Pre-K
- Hickory Valley Christian Preschool Progr
- Hickory Valley Christian Preschool Progr
- Home Away From Home
- Home Away From Home
- Hope City Academy for Childcare
- Hope City Academy for Childcare
- House of Love Child Care LLC
- House of Love Child Care LLC
- Hurricane Creek Preschool, LLC
- Hurricane Creek Preschool, LLC
L
- Learning Center at Cumberland
- Learning Center at Cumberland
- Little Cottage of Learning
- Little Cottage of Learning
- Little Hearts Daycare
- Little Learners
- Little Learners
- Little Scholars
- Little Sprouts Preschool LLC
- Little Sprouts Preschool LLC
- London Bridge Child Care
- London Bridge Child Care
- Lookout Valley Elem. Sacc Program
- Lookout Valley Elem. Sacc Program
- Lookout Valley Elementary Pre-K
- Lookout Valley Elementary Pre-K
- Loving Childcare Center
- Loving Childcare Center
- Lynn's Playpen One
- Lynn's Playpen One
- Lynn's Playpen Two
- Lynn's Playpen Two
M
- Memorial Children's Learning Center
- Memorial Children's Learning Center
- Mimi's Academy
- Mimi's Academy
- Mission Montessori
- Mission Montessori
- Montessori After School
- Montessori After School
- Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
- Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
- Ms. Mae's Learning Academy 1
- Ms. Mae's Learning Academy 1
- Ms. Mae's Learning Academy 2
- Ms. Mae's Learning Academy 2
N
- Nadine's Neighborhood Childcare Development
- Nadine's Neighborhood Childcare Development
- Newton Child Development Center
- Newton Child Development Center
- Normal Park Lower Sacc Program
- Normal Park Lower Sacc Program
- Normal Park Museum Magnet School Pre-K
- Normal Park Museum Magnet School Pre-K
- Normal Park Upper Sacc Program
- Normal Park Upper Sacc Program
- Northside Learning Center
- Northside Learning Center
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P
- Pebbles and Stones
- Pebbles and Stones
- Pneuma Christian Academy
- Pneuma Christian Academy
- Point Christian Academy
- Point Christian Academy
- Primrose School of East Brainerd
- Primrose School of East Brainerd
- PRO RE BONA Early Learning Center
- PRO RE BONA Early Learning Center
- Purpose Point Learning Academy
- Purpose Point Learning Academy
R
- Rainbow Day Care Center
- Rainbow Day Care Center
- Red Bank Elementary Pre-K
- Red Bank Elementary Pre-K
- Red Bank Elementary Sacc Program
- Red Bank Elementary Sacc Program
- Red Bank United Methodist Preschool
- Red Bank United Methodist Preschool
- Ridgedale Baptist Church CDC
- Ridgedale Child Development Center
- Ridgedale Child Development Center
- Rivermont Elem. Sacc Program
- Rivermont Elem. Sacc Program
- Rivermont Elementary Pre-K
- Rivermont Elementary Pre-K
- Rivermont Preschool
- Rivermont Preschool
S
- Serenity Child Care I
- Serenity Child Care I
- Serenity Child Care II
- Serenity Child Care II
- Signal Centers Child Care
- Signal Centers Child Care
- Silverdale Baptist Academy Early Birds &
- Silverdale Baptist Academy Early Birds &
- Silverdale Baptist Preschool
- Silverdale Baptist Preschool
- Spring Creek Elem Sacc Program
- Spring Creek Elem Sacc Program
- Spring Creek Elementary Pre-K
- Spring Creek Elementary Pre-K
- St. John United Methodist Preschool
- St. John United Methodist Preschool
- St. Jude Catholic Pre-School
- St. Jude Catholic Pre-School
- St. Jude SAINTS Adventures in Aftercare
- St. Jude SAINTS Adventures in Aftercare
- St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool
- St. Martin's Episcopal Preschool
- St. Nicholas School Early Learning Cente
- St. Nicholas School Early Learning Cente
- St. Nicholas School Extended School Prog
- St. Nicholas School Extended School Prog
- St. Peter Adventuras Aftercare
- St. Peter Adventuras Aftercare
- St. Peters Episcopal Preschool
- St. Peters Episcopal Preschool
- Sunshine House Learning Academy
- Sunshine House Learning Academy
- Sunshine House Learning Academy
- Sweet Magnolia Learning Academy
- Sweet Magnolia Learning Academy
T
- Tender Loving Care Academy
- Tender Loving Care Academy
- Tendercare Learning Center
- Tendercare Learning Center
- The Blooming Pot Childcare & Learning
- The Blooming Pot Childcare & Learning
- The Growing Patch Pre-school
- The Growing Patch Pre-school
- The Little Villagers # 2
- The Little Villagers # 2
- The Montessori School
- The Montessori School
- The Shiny Penny
- The Shiny Penny
- The Stanley School Chattanooga
- The Stanley School Chattanooga
- Tiny Tigers Learning Center
- Tiny Tigers Learning Center
- Tommie F Brown Academy Pre-K
- Tommie F Brown Academy Pre-K
- Tree of Knowledge Learning Center
- Tree of Knowledge Learning Center
- Tweety's Childcare Group Home
- Tweety's Childcare Group Home
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