Best Daycares in Cleveland, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cleveland's 50 daycares, 49 (98%) 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 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 18 centers and 2 group child care homes, a lower home-based share than Tennessee's average of 11%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cleveland. 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.
Rating Distribution in Cleveland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland: 5.0 (Sample of 50).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland: 5.0 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland: 5.0 (Sample of 50).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cleveland?
- There are 50 licensed child care providers in Cleveland.
- What percentage of Cleveland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Cleveland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Cleveland?
- 18 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Cleveland.
- How do Cleveland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Cleveland 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