Best Daycares in Memphis, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Memphis's 561 daycares, 551 (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 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 300 centers, 10 group child care homes, 91 family child care homes, and 6 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Tennessee's average of 11%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Memphis. 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.
561
Daycares
551
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Memphis
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Memphis: 4.9 (Sample of 561).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Memphis: 5.0 (Sample of 318).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Memphis: 4.9 (Sample of 561).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Memphis
1 - 2 Buckle My Shoe
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Better Choice Childcare
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Joyful Journey Learning Academy
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Mother's Wish, LLC North Watkins
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Parent's Choice Learning Academy
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Perfect Start with Ms. Paula
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Smart Start Enrichment Academy LLC
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Step Above Preparatory Day Care Center
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.B. Hill Elementary ELP
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.B. Hill Elementary Pre-K
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABC Child Care Center
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Able Academy, LLC
Memphis, TN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Memphis?
- There are 561 licensed child care providers in Memphis.
- What percentage of Memphis daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Memphis daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Memphis?
- 300 center-based, 101 home-based providers operate in Memphis.
- How do Memphis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Memphis 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 561 Daycares in Memphis
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- A Better Choice Childcare
- A Joyful Journey Learning Academy
- A Mother's Wish, LLC North Watkins
- A Parent's Choice Learning Academy
- A Perfect Start with Ms. Paula
- A Smart Start Enrichment Academy LLC
- A Step Above Preparatory Day Care Center
- A.B. Hill Elementary ELP
- A.B. Hill Elementary Pre-K
- ABC Child Care Center
- Able Academy, LLC
- Adventure Dynasty
- Agc Learning Center 1 Llc
- Alcy Elementary Pre-K
- Alexander's Christian Home Day Care
- All About Learning Christian Academy
- All In One Learning Center
- Alpha Visions Learning Academy, Inc.
- An Awesome Learning Academy, Inc.
- Angelic Angels Academy FDH
- Angels Being Prepared
- Ann's Christian Academy
- Annesdale Enrichment Center
- Anointed Christian Development Center
- Anointed Minds Early Learning Center
- Antonia's Kiddie Care
- Around the Clock Learning Ctr 2
- ASD Cornerstone Prep @ Lester Pre-K
- Aspiring Scholars Enrichment Center
- Aurora Collegiate Academy
B
- Balmoral Baptist Church Pre-School
- Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
- Beacon College Prep
- Beexcellent Academy
- Beexcellent Academy 2
- Beginnings and Beyond FDH
- Belle Forest Community School Pre-K
- Berclair Elementary School ELP
- Berclair Elementary School Pre-K
- Beyond Belief In Home Learning Room LLC
- Beyond Care Learning Academy
- Big Baby's Family Child Care Center
- Bilingual Academy Memphis, Inc.
- Binghampton Christian Academy
- Blessed Beginnings Learning Academy
- Boss Babies Home Daycare
- Boys & Girls Club of Bernal Smith Site
- Boys & Girls Club of John Dustin Buckman Site
- Boys & Girls Club of Oakhaven Site
- Boys & Girls Club of Sycamore View Site
- Boys & Girls of Ira Samelson Jr. Site
- Boys & Girls of Porter Goodwill Site
- Breath of Life Preparatory Preschool
- Bright Ideas Enrichment Center - Memphis
- Bright Minds Academy Inc
- Bright Start Learning Academy No. 4, INC
- Brilliant Minds Child Development Center
- Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
- Brownsville Road Elementary Pre-K
- Bruce Elementary Pre-K
- Building Blocks Learning Academy
- Building Bridges Learning Academy
- Buntyn Preschool
- Busy Learning Academy
- Busy Little Babies Home Day Care
C
- C J's Learning Academy
- Campbell's Learning Academy, Inc.
- Campus Kids' Corner (SWTCC)
- Cathedral of Faith Child Enrichment Ctr.
- Center of Purpose
- Central Baptist School
- Changing The Hands Childcare Center LLC
- Cherokee Elementary ELP
- Cherokee Elementary Pre-K
- Child Enrichment Center
- Children of Promise
- Children's Cultural Academy dba FLICC
- Christ Methodist Day Preschool
- Christ Methodist Early Education Program
- Christ the King Early Childhood
- Christ Trinity Christian Academy @ SR
- Christ Trinity Christian Academy @ SWPC
- Circles of Success Pre-K
- CKC Pre-School, Inc
- Cooper Cottage School, LLC
- Cordova Elementary Pre-K
- Cornerstone Learning Center
- Cornerstone Prep Denver Pre-K
- Cornerstone Prep Knight Road Campus
- Country Home Day Care
- Creative Home Academy and Preschool at Dunn Ave.
- Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC
- Creative Life Preparatory Early Childhood
- Creative Life Preparatory School ESP
- Creative Minds Christian Learning Acad.
- Creative Scholars Inc. Academy
- Creative Wonders Learning Academy
- Cromwell Elementary School Pre-K
- Crump Elementary ELP
- Crump Elementary Pre-K
D
- Daffy Duck Learning Akademy, LLC
- Dama's Little Folks Child Care Center
- Deborah's Darling Angels
- Dee's Home Daycare Service
- Dee's Sunshine Academy LLC
- Delano Elementary Pre-K
- Delightful Kidz Learning Center
- Destination Education
- Destination Education Academy
- Destination Education Learning Center
- Discovery Destination Childcare Inc
- Divine Angels Enrichment Center FCCH
- Do Well Learning and Play House
- Double Tree Elementary School Pre-K
- Douglass K-8th School Pre-K
- Downtown Elementary Pre-K
- Dream Academy Learning Center
- Dunbar Elementary School Pre-K
E
- E2P Center
- Early Enrichment Center
- Early S.T.E.A.M. Learning Academy
- Early STEAM Learning Academy 2
- EduCARE Learning Center, Inc
- Education Station Learning Academy , LLC II
- Education Station Learning Academy, LLC
- Egypt Elementary ELP
- Egypt Elementary Pre-K
- Elise Allstar Academy
- Elite Childcare Center
- Elite Preparatory Academy
- Emerald Learning Academy
- Emmanuel United Methodist B/A Care
- Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
- Eternal Love Family Child Care
- Evans Elementary Pre-K
- Evidence Family Child Care Home
F
- Fanny's Little Angels CCC, Inc.
- Finger Tips Enrichment Center
- First Baptist Broad
- First Baptist Day School
- First Choice Kids Academy
- First Star Learning Academy
- Ford Road Elementary Pre-K
- Fox Meadows Elementary Pre-K
- Frayser Corning Elementary School
- Freemans Little Learners
- Fundamentals 1st Learning Academy, LLC
- Future Leaders Learning Center II Corp
- Future Leaders Learning Center, Corp
- Future Scholars Learning Academy LLC
G
- Gateway Learning Academy, LLC
- Geeter K-8 Elementary Pre-K
- Geeter K-8 ELP
- Genesis Play School
- Genesis Play School #2 LLC
- Germanshire Elementary Pre-K
- Getwell Elementary School ELP
- Getwell Elementary School Pre-K
- Giant Steps Daycare Family Home
- Global Children Services INC. UPtown
- Global Children Services, Inc.
- Global Children Services, Inc. @ Walnut
- Global Preschool Academy
- Global Preschool Acdemy @ Sherwood Campus
- God's Little Angels Family Day Home
- Gooden Academy Preschool
- Grace Christian Learning Center
- Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Preschool
- Grahamwood Elementary Pre-K
- Great Beginnings Child Care Center
- Great Expectations Prep Academy LLC
- Greater Faith Tabernacle Cogic ISC Nur
- Greater Faith Tabernacle Cogic ISC Sch
- Growth Leadership and Learning Academy
H
- Happy Times Child Care Center
- Harding Academy Preschool White Station
- Hawkins Mill Elementary Pre-K
- Hickory Ridge Elementary Pre-K
- Higher Learning Enrichment Academy LLC
- Highland Oaks Elementary Pre-K
- Hippie Hop Family Day Home
- Holmes Road Elementary Pre-K
- Holy Rosary Preschool
- Honeys Preschool Academy
- Hooks-Dimmick Child Care Group, Inc.
- Hope House
- Hope House Day Care Center
- Horn Lake Road Day Care Center, Inc.
- Hosanna's Little Angels FDH
- House of Scholars Family Enrichment Cntr
- Houston's Little Helper's II
- Hutchison Early Childhood Center
I
J
- Jac-Kay's In Home Care
- Jackson Elementary Pre-K
- Jeaneen Tender Hearts Childcare Service,
- Jessenna Learning Center
- Jessie Mahan Ctr. Mississippi Blvd Site
- JoAnn's Kids Learning Academy
- Joshua's Learning House FCCH
- Joshua's Learning Tree, Inc
- Journey East Academy Before/Aftercare Program
- Joy Learning Academy
- Joy Of Learning
- Joyful Learning Center
- Joyland Academy, Inc.
- Joyner Nursery
- Julius Elton Turner’s ECLI #2
- Jungle of Joy Early Enrichment HomeSch 2
- Jungle of Joy Early Enrichment HomeSch 3
- Just For Kids
- Just For Kids Family Day Home
- Just for Little People Learning Center LLC.
- Just Like Home Enrichment Child Care
K
- Kate Bond Elementary Pre-K
- Katies Klassy Kidz FDH
- KCJ Playhouse
- Kendra's Ark
- Keystone Elementary Pre-K
- Kid Station Childcare Center LLC
- Kidazzle-Flying Start
- Kiddie Corner, LLC
- Kiddie Kollege Child Care Center, Inc.
- Kids Academy Inc.
- Kids Joy For Learning FDH
- Kids R Kreative
- Kidz Palace Learning Center
- Kim's Kids in Home Learning Station FDH
- Kinder Castle
- King & I Learning Academy LLC
- Kingdom Hearts Enrichment Academy
- Kingdom Hearts Enrichment Cntr. II, Inc.
- Kings and Queens CCC 11
- Kings and Queens DCC, Inc
- Kingsbury Elementary School ELP
- Kingsbury Elementary School Pre-K
- Klassy Kids Academy #2, Inc.
- Knight Arnold Children's Academy, LLC
- Knowledge Key Academy
- Knowledge Lrng Corp dba KLC/Ridgeway
- Knowledge Quest College Park
- Knowledge Quest Early Childhood Academy
- Knowledge Quest Gaston Park
- Knowledge Quest Jennette Place
- Knowledge Universe @ Raines
L
- L & L Blossoming Flowers Family Dayhome
- La Petite Academy @ Coleman Rd.
- La Petite Academy @ Hickory Hill
- La Petite Academy @ Meadowvale
- La Petite Academy @ New Allen
- Laila's Enrichment Center
- Larose Elementary School Pre-K
- Lausanne Collegiate Preschool
- Learning Zone Family Daycare
- Lei'Lani's Star Learning Academy
- Levi Elementary Pre-K
- Libertas School of Memphis
- Libertas School of Memphis LEAPS Program
- Libertas School of Memphis Middle
- Lil Daniel and Friends Learning Center
- Lindenwood Christian CCC/AS Program
- Lion and Lioness Learning Academy INC
- Lions Den Leadership Academy
- Lisa's Little Angels Family Day Home
- Lisa's Little Angels Family Day Home #2
- Little Angels Childcare
- Little Bears Home Care Family Childcare
- Little Harvard Child Care
- Little Heritage Enrichment Center Inc.
- Little Learners Literacy Academy
- Little Lights of Love In-Home Child Care
- Little Midgett's Family Day Home
- Little Rebels In Home Childcare
- Little Scholars Learning Jungle Academy
- Little Tykes Learning Academy
- Look Who's Learning 2
- Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool
- Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy
- Love Learn & Play Childcare
- Love Learning Academy
- Lowrance School Pre-K
- Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Pre-K
M
- M.C. Outreach Learning Center
- Magic Kidz Group Home
- Magic Kidz Learning Center
- Magic Kidz Learning Center East LLC
- Magic Kingdom Enrichment Academy,LLC
- Magic Kingdom Learning Academy
- Magic Kingdom Learning Academy #2
- Magic Land Home Cntr FDH
- Magical Memories Enrichment Center, Inc
- Magicland Learning Academy
- Margolin Hebrew Academy Preschool
- Marie's Wonderland Home Day Care
- MASE Charter School
- McCormack Surprise Day School
- Memphis Childcare Academy
- Memphis Jewish Community Center
- Memphis Junior Academy
- Memphis School of Excellence Mendenhall
- Mi Escuelita Bilingual Christian Academy, LLC
- Midsouth Montessori
- Miriam Learning Center LLC
- Miss Peaches Academy
- MPAC Academy
- MPAC Jr Academy
- Mrs. Bryson's FDH
- Mrs. De's
- Mrs. Nell's Home Daycare
- Ms. Alma's Family Child Care Home
- Ms. Diane's Hands of Joy
- Ms. Georgia's Kids Family Day Home
- Ms. Rhonda's Nest Daycare Home
- Ms. Sunshine Learn and Laugh Academy
N
- N & P Loving Care
- Nanna’s Learning Academy, LLC
- Neshoba Early Learning Center
- New Day Family Learning Center
- New Glory Preparatory & Learning Center
- New Glory Preparatory & Lrng Ctr., LLC
- New Hope Christian Academy Preschool
- New Life Learning Academy
- New Tyler Child Enrichment Center
- Newberry Elementary Pre-K
- Nido @ Libertas School of Memphis
- Night Night Nanny FDH
- Northaven Elementary School Pre-K
O
P
- P Wilder Academy LLC
- Paige's Rising Stars Learning Academy, LLC
- Pam's Tot Town Academy
- Paradise Kidz Place
- Parkway Village Elementary Pre-K
- Patsy's Prestigious Day Home
- Peabody Elementary Pre-K
- Pee Wee Wisdom Learning Center # 2
- Pee Wee Wisdom Lrn Ctr. @ Millbranch
- Perea Elementary School
- Perea Preschool
- Pleasant View School
- Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
- Porter Leath Manassas Early Head Start
- Porter-Leath & University of Memphis
- Porter-Leath Cottonwood Head Start
- Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start
- Porter-Leath Douglass Head Start
- Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City
- Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis
- Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy/
- Porter-Leath Goodwill Homes Head Start
- Porter-Leath Head Start Rangeline
- Porter-Leath Pre-K @ Freedom Prep Academy Whitehaven
- Porter-LeathFreedom Preparatory Academy Pre-K Westwood
- Power Center Academy Elementary School
- Power Center Academy Middle School
- Power Center Academy Southeast K-8
- Pre STEM & Discovery Center
- Precious Angels CC & Learning Cntr, LLC
- Precious Moments Day Care Center
- Preparing Little Steps Academy
- Presbyterian Day School Child Dev. Ctr.
- Presbyterian Day School Early Childhood
- Prestigious Learning Academy #1
- Primrose School of Memphis at Germantown
- Promise Academy @ Spring Hill Pre-K
R
- Rainbow Kidz Child Care Center
- Raleigh Community Christian CCC
- Raleigh Hill Christian Academy
- Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elem Pre-K
- Ready, Set, Grow Learning Academy
- Red Robin's Academy of Learning, INC
- REP Stars
- Resilient Learners Academy
- Rich Enhancement Development
- Richland Elementary Pre-K
- Ridgeway Early Learning Center
- Riverdale Kiddie Learning Center, Inc.
- Robert R. Church Elementary ELP
- Robert R. Church Elementary Pre-K
- Ross Elementary Pre-K
- Roulhac's Preschool
- Rozelle Elementary Pre-K
- Ruby's Daycare Corners #2
S
- Scenic Hills Elementary Pre-K
- SCS Johnnie B Watson Childcare Center
- Sea Isle Elementary Pre-K
- Seasons of Wonder Early Learning Academy
- Seed of Abraham Learning Center
- Sensational Enlightenment
- Sesame Street Learning Academy FDH
- Shady Grove
- Sharing God's Love Learning Center
- Sharing God's Love Learning Center #2
- Sheffield Elementary Pre-K
- Shelby Oaks Elementary Pre-K
- Sherri's Happy Haven
- Sherwood Elementary Pre-K
- Shining Star Learning Center LLC
- Shrine School Pre-K
- Small Steps Child Care
- Smart Academy
- Smart STEM Academy
- Smart Steps Learning Academy
- Smarter Memphis Cordova
- Snowden School Pre-K
- South Park Elementary School Pre-K
- South Parkway East/Kiddie Learning Center
- Southern Avenue Charter School
- Southern Avenue Charter School Pre-K - 5th
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Southwind Elementary Pre-K
- Spice Scholars
- Sports Care, Inc
- Springdale Elementary Pre-K
- Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School
- St. Agnes Academy-St Dominic School EC
- St. Jude Child Care Center
- St. Jude Imagine Academy
- St. Louis Preschool
- St. Luke Learning Center
- St. Luke's UMC Day School
- St. Mary's Episcopal Preschool
- St. Paul Catholic Preschool
- STAR Academy Charter School Pre-K
- STEAM Tots Academy, Inc.
- Stepping Stones Learning Center
- Su Casa Family Ministries
- Supreme Wisdom Learning Center
- Sycamore View Church of Christ Preschool
T
- Taria's Tots
- Teachable Moments Preparatory Inc.
- Tessa's Little Angels Learning Center
- The Growing Patch Learning Academy #2
- The Lab School of Memphis
- The Land Academy, INC
- The Learning Experience Germantown
- The Learning Journey Academy II
- The Learning Journey Academy, Inc.
- The Little College for Kids
- The Little House Enrichment Center, LLC
- The Little People's Preschool
- The Little People's Village Childcare
- The Little Rocking Horse Childcare
- The Maria Montessori School
- The Nest at St. Mary's Episcopal School
- Threshold Montessori School
- Tiny Hands Learning Center
- Tiny Scholars Learning Center
- Tiny Tots Learning Academy FDH
- Tiny Treasures Learning Academy, LLC
- Today's Future Child Care Home
- Toddler Town II
- Toddler Town, LLC
- Toddler's Corner FDH
- Toddlertime Day Care FDH
- Treadwell Elementary Pre-K
- True Love Christian Academy LLC
- Two Steps Ahead Learning Academy, Inc
U
V
W
- Wells Station Elementary
- Wells Station Elementary Pre-K
- Westhaven Elementary School ELP
- Westhaven Elementary School Pre-K
- Westminster Academy
- Westside Elementary Pre-K
- White House Academy II
- White Station Elementary School Pre-K
- Whitehaven Elementary Pre-K
- Whole Child Developmental Learning Cente
- William H. Brewster Elementary Pre-K
- Willow Oaks Elementary ELP
- Willow Oaks Elementary Pre-K
- Winchester Elementary School Pre-K
- Winridge Elementary ELP
- Winridge Elementary Pre-K
- Woodland Presbyterian Preschool
- Word of Faith Christian Academy
- Wright Touch Child Care Inc.
Y
- Yale Road Lrn. Center
- YMCA @ A Maceo Walker Middle School
- YMCA @ Balmoral Ridgeway School
- YMCA @ Belle Forest Community
- YMCA @ Bellevue Middle School
- YMCA @ Brownsville Road Elementary
- YMCA @ Bruce Elementary
- YMCA @ Campus School
- YMCA @ Colonial Middle School
- YMCA @ Craigmont Middle School
- YMCA @ Delano Elementary
- YMCA @ Doubletree Elementary
- YMCA @ Downtown Elementary
- YMCA @ Dunbar Elementary
- YMCA @ Evans Elementary
- YMCA @ Ford Road Elementary
- YMCA @ Fox Meadows Elementary
- YMCA @ Freedom Preparatory Academy
- YMCA @ Gardenview Elementary
- YMCA @ Georgian Hills Elementary
- YMCA @ Germanshire Elementary
- YMCA @ Grahamwood Elementary
- YMCA @ Hickory Ridge Middle
- YMCA @ Highland Oaks Elementary
- YMCA @ Holmes Road Elementary
- YMCA @ Idlewild Elementary
- YMCA @ Jackson Elementary
- YMCA @ John P. Freeman Optional School
- YMCA @ Kate Bond Elementary
- YMCA @ Kate Bond Middle
- YMCA @ Keystone Elementary
- YMCA @ Knowledge Universe @ RainesMeadows Elem.
- YMCA @ Levi Elementary
- YMCA @ Lowrance Elementary
- YMCA @ Maxine Smith STEM
- YMCA @ Newberry Elementary
- YMCA @ Northaven Elementary
- YMCA @ Oak Forest Elementary
- YMCA @ Oakshire Elementary
- YMCA @ Peabody Elementary
- YMCA @ Richland Elementary
- YMCA @ Ridgeway Middle
- YMCA @ Ross Elementary
- YMCA @ Rozelle Elementary
- YMCA @ Scenic Hills Elementary
- YMCA @ Sea Isle Elementary
- YMCA @ Shady Grove Early Learning
- YMCA @ Shelby Oaks Elementary
- YMCA @ Sherwood Elementary
- YMCA @ Sherwood Middle School
- YMCA @ Snowden
- YMCA @ Southwind Elementary
- YMCA @ St. Paul Catholic School
- YMCA @ Star Academy
- YMCA @ University Middle
- YMCA @ Westside Elementary
- YMCA @ White Station Elementary School
- YMCA @ White Station Middle School
- YMCA @ Whitehaven Elementary
- YMCA Early Learning Center @ Johnson
- Young's Little Angels Home Care
- Youngest N Charge Learning Academy
- Youth Engineered Success @Havenview LEAP
- YWCA Greater Memphis School of Excellence