QRIS score 94Daycare center
Blossom Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
Daycares and preschools in Nashville, TN
179 licensed programs · 143 accept subsidy · 79 with Google ratings
QRIS score 94
QRIS score 97Daycare center
Academy of Harpeth Village
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 92Daycare center
Unique Kids Childcare Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 96Daycare center
The Gardner School of Nashville
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 96
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
15th Avenue North Learning Academy, LLC
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 94Daycare center
La Petite Academy of Nashville
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 94
Daycare center
St Mary Villa Child Development Center (1704 Heiman St.)
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 93Daycare center
Little Harvard Daycare, LLC
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 93
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Brighter Day Child Care
AgesNot listed
Hours2 pm to 8 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 99
Daycare center
First Steps Inc
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
QRIS score 95
Daycare center
Learning Webb
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
QRIS score 92Daycare center
Lotus Learning Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 89Daycare center
The Gardner School of Midtown- Nashville
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 89
QRIS score 97Daycare center
Campus of Model Kids Learning Academy, LLC
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
QRIS score 94
Daycare center
Equally Created (283 Plus Park Blvd)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 100
Home daycare
Agape Group Day Care Home
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 100
QRIS score 95Daycare center
Fannie Battle Day Home (108 Chapel Avenue)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 95
Daycare center
The Goddard School of Nashville Yards
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
Jewell's Gems Academy
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
Daycare center
The Children's Playroom Drop In
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 11 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
QRIS score 94
Daycare center
Cheekwood Child Development
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 94
QRIS score 91Daycare center
Swiss Avenue KinderCare
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 91
QRIS score 92
Daycare center
Creative Minds
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 92
QRIS score 97
Daycare center
Mckendree United Methodist Church Daycare
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
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Licensed home daycares in Nashville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's Lighthouse Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Cozy Learning Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Dell's Day Care Family Child Care Home | 37221 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 95 | No |
| Groves Group Daycare Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Iris Montessori Group Child Care Home | 37206 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 95 | Accepts |
| Little Explorers Learning Lab Group Child Care Home | 37211 | On state record | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Miracles & Blessings Learning Family Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 90 | Accepts |
| Miss Wilma's Group Day Care Home Group Child Care Home | 37208 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Mrs. Omie's Gdch Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Ms. Carmen's Precious Moments Group Child Care Home | 37218 | On state record | 8 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Ms. Seuss Nurturing & Child Enrichment Home Group Child Care Home | 37216 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| NashVegas Baby, LLC Group Child Care Home | 37206 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Pride-N-Joy Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| School Next Door Group Child Care Home | 37206 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Sha's Little Darlings Family Child Care Home | 37206 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 96 | Accepts |
| Sharron's Group Day Care Home Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
| Terra Learning Spot Family Child Care Home | 37217 | On state record | 7 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Trix-R-4-Kidz ChildCare Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 93 | Accepts |
| Truly Blessed Child Care Home Group Child Care Home | 37207 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 97 | Accepts |
Childcare in Nashville: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Nashville?
Nashville has 179 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 152 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 27 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 143 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. 146 of 179 programs in Nashville 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 Nashville?
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. 143 of 179 programs in Nashville (80%) 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.