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Some of the Best Daycares in Memphis, TN

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

542(97%)
9(2%)
10(2%)
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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

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