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Licensed Daycare in Nashville, Tennessee

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Nashville?

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.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Nashville?

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 .

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

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Tennessee avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Nashville

ChildCare Aware reports the Tennessee average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Nashville 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

37212 18 37203 7 37228 6 37217 6 37214 6 37219 5 37211 5 37209 5

Program types in Nashville

Before & After School Care

10 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

Child Care Center

9 centers

All Nashville licensed centers

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C Preschool

Clarksville Playhouse Academy #109

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

C Montessori

Clarksville Rainbow Learning Center #113

Nashville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 44

C Before/After School

Clarksville Smart Start Academy #103

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 80

C Preschool

Clarksville Sunshine Daycare #117

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 72

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Nashville #99

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 116

G Head Start

Growing Minds Hendersonville #134

Nashville

2 years - 12 years Cap 73

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Jackson #128

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 61

H Infant Care

Happy Days Hendersonville Daycare #136

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 32

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Jackson Daycare #130

Nashville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 30

H Group Care

Hendersonville ABC Childcare #132

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 99

H Preschool

Hendersonville Bright Beginnings #133

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

H Head Start

Hendersonville Bright Futures Daycare #126

Nashville

2 years - 12 years Cap 74

H Family Daycare

Hendersonville Childcare Academy #123

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 99

H Before/After School

Hendersonville Children's Place #135

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 114

H Group Care

Hendersonville Discovery Preschool #140

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 89

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Nashville, Tennessee?

Our directory lists 76 licensed childcare centers in Nashville, 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 Nashville?

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 Nashville 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 Nashville typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Nashville?

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 Nashville 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.