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Licensed Daycare in Knoxville, Tennessee

65 licensed daycares in Knoxville, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Tennessee licensing records.

65
Licensed Centers
6
Infant Spots
$870/mo
Tennessee avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Knoxville

ChildCare Aware reports the Tennessee average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Knoxville vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Tennessee families may also qualify for Tennessee Child Care Certificate Program (intake: (833) 740-1440).

Full Tennessee licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator
Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio
1:4
Toddler ratio
1:7
Preschool ratio
1:13
Avg capacity
69 kids

ZIP codes covered

37909 9 37919 7 37917 7 37916 6 37912 6 37931 5 37923 5 37915 5

Program types in Knoxville

Preschool
11 centers
Montessori
10 centers
Family Daycare
10 centers
Before & After School Care
9 centers
Child Care Center
7 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
6 centers

All Knoxville licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Kingsport #189

Knoxville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 47
A Licensed Center

Active Kids Knoxville #146

Knoxville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 30
A Group Care

Active Kids Memphis #140

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 85
E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Knoxville #143

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 90
E Montessori

Explorer Kids Memphis #137

Knoxville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 73
F Licensed Center

First Steps Kingsport #186

Knoxville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 18
G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Kingsport #178

Knoxville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 60
G Head Start

Growing Minds Murfreesboro #166

Knoxville

2 years - 12 years Cap 120
H Group Care

Happy Days Kingsport Daycare #180

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 83
J Licensed Center

Johnson City ABC Childcare #170

Knoxville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 42
J Family Daycare

Johnson City Bright Beginnings #171

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 32
J Group Care

Johnson City Bright Futures Daycare #164

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 118
J Montessori

Johnson City Early Learning Center #169

Knoxville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 65
J Head Start

Johnson City Kids First Academy #166

Knoxville

2 years - 12 years Cap 66
J Before/After School

Johnson City KinderCare #175

Knoxville

School Age (5+) Cap 111

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
Our directory lists 65 licensed childcare centers in Knoxville, Tennessee, sourced from Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Knoxville?
Statewide averages in Tennessee run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Knoxville daycares?
All licensed Tennessee centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Knoxville typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Knoxville?
Tennessee families can apply for Tennessee Child Care Certificate Program (intake: (833) 740-1440). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Knoxville daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

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