QRIS score 94Daycare center
Cozy Kids Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
Daycares and preschools in Knoxville, TN
150 licensed programs · 129 accept subsidy · 76 with Google ratings
QRIS 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
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
SHADES of Development (8108 Beaver Ridge Road)
AgesNot listed
Hours1:30 pm to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 94Daycare center
KinderCare Learning Center - Gulf Park
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 91Daycare center
La Petite Academy on Harrell Road
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 91
Daycare center
Little Hawks Early Learning Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 93
Daycare center
First Step II Inc - Childcare
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
QRIS score 95
Home daycare
Kreative Kidets Child Care
AgesInfant to school age
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
Central Baptist Church Child Care
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Wonderland Children's Academy 2
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 97Daycare center
Westland Children's Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
Daycare center
Pathways Learning Academy at Faith Promise Pellissippi
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
Kidz Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 93
Daycare center
Davis Center for Child Development
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
QRIS score 90
Daycare center
Little White House
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 90
QRIS score 93
Daycare center
Tracy's Learning Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Favorite Friends Day Care
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
Daycare center
Rocky Top Academy Sequoyah Hills
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
Reliable Childcare
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 4:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 90
Daycare center
Kiddie Station Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 90
QRIS score 94
Daycare center
Partners For Children Child
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
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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.