Best Daycares in Johnson City, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Johnson City's 105 daycares, 103 (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 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 47 centers and 2 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Johnson City. 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 Johnson City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Johnson City: 5.0 (Sample of 105).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Johnson City: 5.0 (Sample of 36).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Johnson City: 5.0 (Sample of 105).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Johnson City?
- There are 105 licensed child care providers in Johnson City.
- What percentage of Johnson City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Johnson City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Johnson City?
- 47 center-based providers operate in Johnson City.
- How do Johnson City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Johnson City 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 105 Daycares in Johnson City
- Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - ETSU
- Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - ETSU
- Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Johnson City
- Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Johnson City
- Blue Ridge Early Learning Academy
- Blue Ridge Early Learning Academy
- Boones Creek Early Learning Academy
- Boones Creek Early Learning Academy
- Boones Creek Elementary Pre-K
- Boones Creek Elementary Pre-K
- Boones Creek Head Start
- Boones Creek Head Start
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/Washin
- Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/Washington County
- Central Baptist Preschool
- Central Baptist Preschool
- Central Elementary Carter Cares
- Central Elementary Carter Cares
- Central Elementary Head Start
- Central Elementary Head Start
- Cherokee Elem School Educare
- Cherokee Elem School Educare
- Cherokee Elementary Pre-K
- Children First Head Start Center
- Children First Head Start Center
- Coalition For Kids LEAPs
- Coalition For Kids LEAPs
- Science Hill Preschool
- Science Hill Preschool
- Shepherd's Pasture Preschool
- Shepherd's Pasture Preschool
- Simmons Ridge Children's Academy
- Simmons Ridge Children's Academy
- Small Steps Children's Academy
- Small Steps Children's Academy
- South Side Elementary Pre-K
- South Side Elementary Sch - Educare
- South Side Elementary Sch - Educare
- St. Mary's Catholic School
- St. Mary's Catholic School
- Sundale Early Learning Academy
- Sundale Early Learning Academy