Licensed Daycare in Tennessee
Search 2,704 verified daycare and childcare centers across Tennessee, sourced directly from Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Tennessee Childcare Licensing
In Tennessee, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:7 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:13 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care LicensingQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Tennessee Department of Human Services — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg infant cost
- $870/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $680/mo
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Tennessee families can apply for Tennessee Child Care Certificate Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (833) 740-1440
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