Some of the Best Daycares in Knoxville, TN
Of Knoxville's 246 daycares, 243 (99%) 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 4.8 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 129 centers, 19 group child care homes, 4 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Knoxville. 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 Knoxville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Knoxville: 4.9 (Sample of 246).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Knoxville: 4.9 (Sample of 137).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Knoxville: 4.8 (Sample of 246).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Knoxville
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Knoxville?
- There are 246 licensed child care providers in Knoxville.
- What percentage of Knoxville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 99% of Knoxville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Knoxville?
- 129 center-based, 23 home-based providers operate in Knoxville.
- How do Knoxville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Knoxville 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