QRIS score 98
Home daycare
Bountiful Blessings
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
Daycares and preschools in Knoxville, TN
150 licensed programs · 129 accept subsidy · 76 with Google ratings
QRIS score 90
Daycare center
Children At Play Learning
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 90
QRIS score 95
Home daycare
Cynthia's Academy of Learning
AgesInfant to school age
Hours8 am to 11:59 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
Little Volunteer Child Care - Karns, LLC
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 93
Home daycare
Marcia's Learning Center
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Legacy Childcare Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 99
Head Start
Knoxville Head Start - Anderson
AgesNot listed
Hours7:45 am to 3:15 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 99
Head Start
Knoxville Head Start - North Ridge Crossing
AgesNot listed
Hours7:45 am to 4:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 94Daycare center
Cozy Kids Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
Daycare center
Little Playschool
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 94Daycare center
Cedar Bluff Play School
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
KidTime, Inc. @ Farragut Primary
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 88
Home daycare
Kidz Inkorporated Preschool
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 88
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Licensed home daycares in Knoxville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Bountiful Blessing Learning Center II Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Barney's Day Care Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Diana's Family Day Care Home Family Child Care Home | 37922 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| E L Fletcher Academy Group Child Care Home | 37917 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Forever Increasing Academy Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 94 | Accepts |
| Garden Path School for Young Learners LLC Group Child Care Home | 37918 | On state record | 11 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 94 | Accepts |
| Happy Hollow Childcare Family Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Kids Are Special Family Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 90 | Accepts |
| Kierra's Playhouse Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 99 | Accepts |
| Nina's Little Pride and Joy Group Child Care Home | 37915 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Smart Start childcare Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Tate's Totz n Teenz Group Child Care Home | 37914 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Thomas' Tiny Tots Group Child Care Home | 37921 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| YMCA Early Childhood Center @ Sarah Moore Green Group Child Care Home | 37914 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
Childcare in Knoxville: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Knoxville?
Knoxville has 150 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 127 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 23 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 129 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. 129 of 150 programs in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
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. 129 of 150 programs in Knoxville (86%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.