Best Daycares in Memphis, TN - Updated June 2026
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Pre-K, and more
Responds quickly
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, and more
Responds quickly
Faith-based Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs that prepare your child academically and socially for elementary school. Programs focus on: math, language, literacy, science, technology, social...
Infant Care
Our Infant Care Program is committed to making the first transition away from home natural and easy for both you and your child.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Also offers: Flexible Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
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Primrose School of Memphis at Germantown is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways,...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and more
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Youngest N Charge Learning Academy provides childcare and early education services in Memphis. The center focuses on creating a nurturing environment for young children.
Speaks Spanish
I have over 20 years of experience in the childcare field. I provide a nurturing, safe, caring, and fun-filled learning experience for all my babies in attendance. The curriculum I use is very...
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Emerald Learning Academy is a licensed childcare center in Memphis that serves children from infancy through preschool age. The center provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment.
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Loveable environment, curriculum, skills, and stem and good learning for pre-K and kindergarten skills for ages that are available to start school
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God's Little Angels FDH is a facility dedicated to teaching and nurturing children. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving, and healthy environment where children can learn, play, and develop social...
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Great Beginnings Child Care Center offers a safe, caring environment that nurtures young children’s growth and well-being. Their dedicated staff focuses on kindness, respect, and individual attention,...
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare fun, engaging, and enriching so children are excited to learn, play, and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience®...
Infants
In our infant program, children build motor skills and explore through teacher interaction. Caregivers support hand-eye coordination, crawling, movement, and emotional growth while helping infants strengthen core muscles, recognize familiar faces, and begin early communication skills.
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Also offers: Toddlers
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Childcare program offering a structured environment and learning curriculum.
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
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We're a childcare and early learning center currently serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development is very important in our program. We...
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Ms. Georgias Kids has 5 openings age 1yr to 5yrs. Our slots are full-time, Monday-Friday 6am-6pm. We offer tuition certificate assistance program. We accept military kids as well.
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Speaks Spanish
Daycare center providing services for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. The Creative Curriculum is implemented, and child development is fostered through various play and...
Speaks Spanish
Child care center for infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and school-age children. Program offers learning environment designed to help children achieve educational goals.
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Childcare and early learning services are offered to young children in a home-based setting. Educational activities are introduced to ensure proper growth in all areas of development. Field trips...
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Childcare & Preschool
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Kendra’s Ark is a licensed early learning center located in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 2022, the center provides childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The facility...
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Ark Angels
Our Infant Program provides loving care for babies 6 weeks to 12 months in a safe, nurturing setting. With low teacher-to-child ratios, sensory play, and daily routines, we support early learning, literacy, science, creativity, and social-emotional growth through a play-based curriculum.
Also offers: Kendra's Ark
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McCormack Surprise Day School is a licensed childcare and education provider located in Memphis, TN. It offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. The school has...
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In-home daycare serving infants through preschool-aged children. Daily activities are structured and foster children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Located near Highland Oaks...
Speaks Spanish
A Better Choice Childcare Center provides care and education for children from 6 weeks through 12 years old. The center offers a structured daily schedule that includes learning activities, outdoor...
Speaks Spanish
A Smart Start Enrichment Academy provides early childhood education and care in Memphis. The center focuses on creating a nurturing learning environment for young children.
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Our mission is training up children in the word of God and cultivating them into scholar students.
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I use a curriculum that allows a child a chance to learn while playing in a homey environment. We teach that a child can learn through play.
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Preschool and pre-kindergarten program focused on school readiness. Age-based curriculum is provided and technology is incorporated into lessons.
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Bluebird Learning Center offers a diverse range of programs, including interactive learning activities and engaging workshops, catering to children up to age 12. It provides childcare services with a...
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Su Casa Preschool provides an exceptional Christian, dual-language education to children in the Memphis area, specifically for children from low-income, immigrant, Spanish-speaking homes.
Speaks Spanish
We offer discounted rates for cash paying parents and DHS certificates are also accepted.
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Kidz Palace Learning Center offers a secure and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. It provides a variety of educational programs, including virtual learning opportunities, arts...
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Magic Kingdom Learning Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs, located in Memphis, TN. It provides a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow through...
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Site provides childcare and early learning programs for children in inclusive, faith-based environment. Learning centers support exploration and discovery for hands-on learning. Daily routine features...
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Alpha Visions Learning Academy is a licensed childcare center serving infants through school-age children. The center provides educational programs and activities in a nurturing environment.
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Daycare and learning center serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development is fostered through various learning centers and...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care
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In-home childcare center serving infants through school-aged children. Children learn through play-based activities. Located near Keystone Elementary School.
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Exceptional Children Learning Academy is a licensed childcare center serving children in Memphis. The center provides early childhood education programs focused on developmentally appropriate learning...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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Cornerstone Learning Center is eager to share the word of God with your child while providing them a quality preschool education. We are committed to making sure your child is in a safe, loving,...
Infant Program
Our infant program provides a loving, nurturing environment where your baby can grow at their own pace, supported by values rooted in faith. We honor each child's unique journey, incorporating sensory play and gentle activities that foster physical, cognitive, and spiritual development. Parents stay connected with regular updates, knowing their child is growing in faith, love, and confidence in our care.
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a nurturing environment where children explore their world through play while growing in faith. Toddlers engage in activities like sensory play, stories, and art that not only support their cognitive and social development but also instill values of kindness, empathy, and cooperation. Through group activities that encourage friendships and teamwork, your child will thrive in a loving environment that fosters spiritual growth alongside early learning and social skills.
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Cornerstone Learning Center is eager to share the word of God with your child while providing them a quality preschool education. We are committed to making sure your child is in a safe, loving,...
Infant Program
Our infant program provides a loving, nurturing environment where your baby can grow at their own pace, supported by values rooted in faith. We honor each child's unique journey, incorporating sensory play and gentle activities that foster physical, cognitive, and spiritual development. Parents stay connected with regular updates, knowing their child is growing in faith, love, and confidence in our care.
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a nurturing environment where children explore their world through play while growing in faith. Toddlers engage in activities like sensory play, stories, and art that not only support their cognitive and social development but also instill values of kindness, empathy, and cooperation. Through group activities that encourage friendships and teamwork, your child will thrive in a loving environment that fosters spiritual growth alongside early learning and social skills.
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Daycare providing 24-hour care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Curriculum includes literacy, math, art, and music. Indoor and outdoor play are integrated into the...
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Magicland Learning Academy is offering safe, and nurturing environment for all children to learn and grow. We provide three daily meals, a full day schedule, we provide the creative curriculum for...
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P Wilder Academy’s mission is to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment for children
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In-home daycare providing educational activities to infants through school-aged children. Children learn to follow an established routine, time management, and how to create friendships. Located down...
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In-home curriculum-based daycare serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Activities and lessons include circle time, crafts, group play, learning centers, field trips, and...
Speaks Spanish
In-home daycare serving infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. Social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development is fostered through group play, various learning centers, and...
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Childcare Costs in Tennessee
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FAQs About Memphis Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Memphis?
- There are currently 374 daycare providers in Memphis. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Memphis?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Memphis is $814. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.