Best Daycares in Jackson, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Jackson's 59 daycares, 57 (97%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Tennessee's statewide rate of 99%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 33 centers, 3 group child care homes, 2 family child care homes, and 2 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Jackson. 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 Jackson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 4.9 (Sample of 59).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 4.9 (Sample of 31).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Jackson: 4.9 (Sample of 59).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Jackson?
- There are 59 licensed child care providers in Jackson.
- What percentage of Jackson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 97% of Jackson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Jackson?
- 33 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Jackson.
- How do Jackson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Jackson daycares average 4.9 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