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Licensed Daycare in Nashville, Tennessee

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

76
Licensed Centers
9
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

Preschool
10 centers
Montessori
10 centers
Family Daycare
10 centers
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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J Family Daycare

Jackson KinderCare #131

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 52
J Montessori

Jackson KinderSmile #113

Nashville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 119
J Group Care

Jackson Learning Center #116

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 96
J Head Start

Jackson Little Stars Daycare #118

Nashville

2 years - 12 years Cap 50
J Before/After School

Jackson Rainbow Learning Center #119

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 117
J Family Daycare

Jackson Sunshine Daycare #123

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 46
L Family Daycare

La Petite Academy Hendersonville #139

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 89
L Preschool

La Petite Academy Jackson #133

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 36
L Head Start

Little Genius Nashville #94

Nashville

2 years - 12 years Cap 18
L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Clarksville #115

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 90
L Before/After School

Little Hearts Hendersonville #127

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 79
L Montessori

Little Hearts Jackson #121

Nashville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 24
L Preschool

Little Hearts Nashville #109

Nashville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111
N Group Care

Nashville Bright Futures Daycare #108

Nashville

School Age (5+) Cap 17
N Montessori

Nashville Childcare Academy #105

Nashville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 87

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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.

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