Best Daycares in Dickson, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dickson's 16 daycares, 16 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Tennessee's statewide rate of 99%. Locally, providers average 4.8 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 7 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dickson. 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 Dickson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dickson: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dickson: 4.8 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dickson: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dickson?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Dickson.
- What percentage of Dickson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Dickson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Dickson?
- 7 center-based providers operate in Dickson.
- How do Dickson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Dickson daycares average 4.8 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