QRIS score 96
Home daycare
United Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 96
Daycares and preschools in Chattanooga, TN
103 licensed programs · 89 accept subsidy · 53 with Google ratings
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
21st Century Child Development Center (2507 Bailey Avenue)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
Red Bank United Methodist School
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 97Daycare center
Kids Rock
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
Ark Academy Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
QRIS score 93
Head Start
Avondale Head Start/Early Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours7:45 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
Daycare center
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga
AgesNot listed
Hours2:45 pm to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
CHI Memorial Childcare
AgesNot listed
Hours5:45 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
First Centenary CEC
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 5:15 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
First Step Christian Daycare #2
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
Head Start
James A Henry Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Kidz Klub
AgesNot listed
Hours8:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 96
Daycare center
LMM-UTC Children's Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 96
Home daycare
Ms. Mae's Learning Academy 1
AgesInfant to school age
Hours5 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 91
Daycare center
Pneuma Christian Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 91
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
Purpose Point Learning Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
Rivermont Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours9 am to 2 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
St. John United Methodist Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
THE GROWING PATCH PRE SCHOOL
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 88
Home daycare
The Little Villagers # 2
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 88
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
UTC CHILDRENS CENTER Battle Site
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
UTC CHILDRENS CENTER Brown Site
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
Volunteer Community School
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
YMCA Child Development Ctr.
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
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Licensed home daycares in Chattanooga
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | QRIS score | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambliss @ Eastside Group Child Care Home | 37404 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Chambliss @ Tyner Academy Group Child Care Home | 37421 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Chambliss at East Brainerd Group Child Care Home | 37421 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Chambliss Center @ Highland Park Group Child Care Home | 37404 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Chambliss Center @ Red Bank Elementary Group Child Care Home | 37405 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Chambliss Center Normal Park Group Child Care Home | 37405 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | Accepts |
| Cute and Cuddley Family Child Care Home | 37410 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 90 | Accepts |
| Dreamland Child Care II Group Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 94 | Accepts |
| Granny's Baby Child Care Family Child Care Home | 37406 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Home Away From Home Group Child Care Home | 37415 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| House of Love Child Care LLC Family Child Care Home | 37416 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Little Cottage of Learning Group Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Little Hearts Daycare Family Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Little Scholars Group Child Care Home | 37403 | On state record | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 88 | Accepts |
| London Bridge Child Care Family Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Mimi's Academy Group Child Care Home | 37406 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Nadine's Neighborhood Childcare Development Group Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | Accepts |
| Pebbles and Stones Group Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | No |
| Sunshine House Learning Academy Family Child Care Home | 37406 | On state record | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Tender Loving Care Academy Family Child Care Home | 37406 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Tweety's Childcare Group Home Group Child Care Home | 37411 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Unique Child Care Family Child Care Home | 37412 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| YaYa’s Learning Academy Group Child Care Home | 37416 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
Childcare in Chattanooga: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga has 103 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 71 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 32 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 89 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Tennessee?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Tennessee. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is QRIS score?
Tennessee's Quality Rating and Improvement System scores licensed programs on an annual assessment. 86 of 103 programs in Chattanooga hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Chattanooga?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 89 of 103 programs in Chattanooga (86%) accept it.
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Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.