Best Daycares in Lafayette, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lafayette's 10 daycares, 10 (100%) 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 2 centers and 6 group child care homes, a higher home-based share than Tennessee's average of 11%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 5.0 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 5.0 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 5.0 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lafayette?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Lafayette.
- What percentage of Lafayette daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lafayette daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Lafayette?
- 2 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Lafayette.
- How do Lafayette daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Lafayette 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