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Childcare centers in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville has 149 licensed childcare centers and homes in Tennessee's licensing records. Among the 282 Tennessee cities with listings, Knoxville ranks #3 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 149 are recorded in Knox County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records · Tennessee childcare guide → · How we compile this →

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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Knoxville

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Paying for childcare in Knoxville

Three programs can help Knoxville families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Knoxville", it counts Knoxville centers and homes; where it says "Across Tennessee", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Knoxville

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How many childcare centers are in Knoxville?

Knoxville has 149 licensed childcare centers and homes in Tennessee's licensing records. Among the 282 Tennessee cities with listings, Knoxville ranks #3 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services.

How do I check a Tennessee daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Locator Map, Tennessee's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services public records · Tennessee license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →