QRIS score 98
Head Start
Manchester Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
Daycares and preschools in Manchester, TN
9 licensed programs · 6 accept subsidy · 4 with Google ratings
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
The Learning Ladder, Inc.
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Coffee County Child Care Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
Education Station Academy (1241 Murfreesboro Highway)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
QRIS score 99
Head Start
Coffee County Early Head Start
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
Daycare center
Foundations Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
Manchester First Methodist Church Christian Learning
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 4 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 98
Daycare center
Education Station Academy (4446 Murfreesboro Highway)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
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Licensed home daycares in Manchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smarty Pants Child Care Group Child Care Home | 37355 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
Childcare in Manchester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Manchester?
Manchester has 9 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 8 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 1 home daycare and 0 before and after school programs. 6 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. 8 of 9 programs in Manchester 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 Manchester?
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. 6 of 9 programs in Manchester (67%) 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.