Best Daycares in Manchester, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Manchester's 19 daycares, 19 (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 9 centers and 1 group child care home, a lower home-based share than Tennessee's average of 11%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Manchester. 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 Manchester
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Manchester: 5.0 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Manchester: 5.0 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Manchester: 5.0 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Manchester?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Manchester.
- What percentage of Manchester daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Manchester daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Manchester?
- 9 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Manchester.
- How do Manchester daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Manchester 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