Schools in Nashville, TN

“We had our baby here from age 1.5 to 5.5 when she left for kindergarten!!! They feel like family to us!!! The director, Crystal, has always been SO attentive to us. Any time I had a concern she took it SO seriously. She loves those kids, and works so hard every day to make sure the school is a safe space the kids love and the parents feel comfortable leaving their babies!!! If you’re fortunate enough to get off the waitlist, you will find this school quickly becomes your second home! We sent 2 kids through this school, and couldn’t have asked for better care.”

“This place has been a great environment for my children. The staff are attentive, friendly, and supportive. Anytime I've had a concern or needed help, they've been willing to listen and work with me to address it.

I also really appreciate being able to check in on my children through the cameras-it give me peace of mind during the day. Overall. I feel confident knowing my kids are safe, cared for and well looked after here.”

“Our son is 14 months old and has been at the Learning Zone since he was just 3 months old. The teachers feel like family, and my son reaches for them in the morning when I drop him off. We have had nothing but positive experiences when it comes to how my son has been cared for! I will say the old administrator was extremely disorganized, but the new management is incredibly attentive and communicative. I can't say enough good things about our experience here!!”

“I cannot say enough great things about this school. The teachers seem genuinely happy to be there and meet the kids where they are. The staff is so helpful and communicates clearly and often. It’s so rare that people look up from their work to greet others but I have never walked through the doors without a friendly face saying hello. I am thankful we found Primrose and just wish we had found it earlier!”

“We love The Gardner School! They have been instrumental in our child’s development. A special thank you to Ms. Emma, Ms. Anita, Ms. Tracie, and Ms. Makayla for taking such good care of our child. Also a special shout out to Ms. Q for always preparing the meals and somehow getting our child to eat vegetables which is what rarity at home. We love Gardner!”

“During my sons first week at Rhythm and Rhymes, Lori (the director) told me that there wouldn’t be anywhere else in Nashville that could love my baby the way they do. I will never forget how happy I felt hearing that during such a hard time of going back to work and leaving him. What she said was true! All the teachers and directors truly love my son and it shows. He is so happy to go there each morning and I feel confident that he is being loved and well taken care of while learning so much. He really took off with hitting milestones almost immediately after starting there and he has continued to grow and learn so much! We could not be happier!”

“This daycare is AMAZING. My wife and I are teachers and have been blown away with the progress of our son. We have been to several different daycare centers over the years and this one is THE BEST. They truly care for our boys like family.”

“Went to the Bethlehem walk through. They do an extremely good job setting this up. I can only imaging the time and labor involved just for a single day event. Very interactive and brings you back in time. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in the future. Bless all the volunteers.”

“When I was younger this place provided childcare for my mother. It shaped me so much. When I was older and going through hard times St Luke's came through for me once again.”

“My son went to Little Professional Leaning center. He is one of the top students of his class. The daycare works with the children to prepare them for continued education. They create an excitement for learning. I had such a great experience with LPLC that I also enrolled my daughter there. I am excited to see her development.The center works with the parents on their payments, and is involved with my children. They often asked of my son and his development as he has moved on to school. The environment is clean and provide educational toys for the children. My daughter loves what we call her "school". I do not have any concerns and recommend this center to any parent that appreciates structure for their children.”

“I had heard mixed reviews on kindercare over the years basically saying depends on the location.
So when we signed up I was little mehh.

Only thing that needs updating is signing in every day on a paper binder. Every center I’ve used before has had electronic kiosk to sign in/out. (Teachers sign in and out) but if you had a kiosk parents have full control of that.

We’ve been in numerous daycares over the years. Daycares can advertise all the bells and whistles they want, it really doesn’t matter to us if they don’t have great teachers taking care of peoples children, parents can see through all the fluff in about 3 days.

Our son has had 3 teachers now since being at this center. These 3 individuals have been nothing short of fantastic.

First Year being with Carolyn & Kayla in toddler B

Currently Discovery Preschool with Skylar

Ms. Carolyn- Kindercare should have every new hire in her classroom for a week watching how she cares for children. She’s got a gift

Kayla- Every day I picked our son up if he hadn’t been changed, she asked us if she could change him before we left. Also she’s always very engaged with the kids with you looked in on the classroom before you walked in to pick them up for the day.

Skylar- Is a fantastic caregiver, very detailed leaves great notes on the app and is a pleasure to interact with every day. She develops a relationship with each and every child in her care.

All 3 teachers don’t act like it’s just a job but more like it’s a calling”

“Updated 4/27/2026

This is out last year here as our daughter leaves off to Kindergarten. Elm Hill has been our home away from home since she was 8 months old in 2021! EHA is still the BEST school. She has LEARNED SO MUCH! Special thanks to Victoria, Xay, Maddie and Ms. Doreen!!!

Great school, great environment and most importantly, GREAT TEACHERS!

Thanks ladies, and keep up the AMAZING work! It doesn't go unnoticed!

Updated!!! January 2026

4 years later and I'm still satisfied with the care and learning experience at Elm Hill!”

“The Gordon Center has several very nice art galleries. That’s our reason for going here. New exhibits each month. We go often to see wonderful displays of the work of local artists. Admission is free.”

“I love this center!!! My child has never been upset when I pick her up, always playing and happy. I’ve never even heard a child cry for more than a minute anytime I’ve ever been there. They keep her on a good schedule. Feed her the way I instruct. She’s clean and changed. It’s such a relief knowing your child is in good hands. I love her teacher and all the staff and owner. If I could could give more stars I would!!”

“We have had a great experience at Harpeth Kindercare in the infant classrooms during the summer 2024. The infant teachers have all been loving and welcoming. They are friendly and happy to see our baby every day and we have always been comfortable leaving her at daycare. Thank you everyone at Kindercare!”

“Our son has thrived at Overbrook - the rigorous curriculum as well as the advanced academics offered through SOAR programming, are wrapped by a truly committed group of teachers and staff. This and the joy and friendships we see he has - and witness in the grass stained pants at the end of a day with a recess well spent! You can feel the attention of the school to the growth of the whole child — physical, mental, and spiritual. Growing up is hard, and we are grateful our son is able to grow and thrive in this loving community.”

“My son is in pre-k at Norman Binkley and we have LOVED it. Dr. Eck is an incredible teacher and he has learned so much. I saw somewhere that someone described this school as a hidden gem and it absolutely is. It’s just the sweetest school with the sweetest families and teachers. The staff pour their hearts into the kids and you can see the kids blossom. I’ve seen it first hand in my son’s own class. I know that Norman Binkley doesn’t have the best ratings on sites like Best Schools, but I think those sites miss the whole picture. This is a very diverse school, with students from all over the world (which we love!). Some are learning English for the first time. I think that may affect test scores. These kids are bright and will catch up quickly, especially with the attention they get here. Every morning I drop my son off, I just feel so grateful. It’s such a great school. I never write reviews but felt compelled to write one in this case. Thank you Norman Binkley!”

“My name is Shanta , I'm a new mom of a amazing 5 year old daughter.
She's my only child. So this was my 1st time having a child attend school. I'm 42 years old over all my years I heard and seen a lot of crazy things within the school system
so I was scared to start this journey.
I will say that Ivanetta Davis has been truly amazing to us. my daughter is already very smart and they has made her 1st year attending school a dream come true for her. She was so scared to start school. And she has learned so much.
I want to give a special Thank you to Dr. Wilson, Mrs.Waller, Ms.White, She has became my little artist. She loves to draw so I would also like to thank the wonderful art teacher Mrs.Fanny and all the other Teachers Assistant that help my daughter get ready for kindergarten
I know she's going to miss y'all very much
She's so excited to start kindergarten
This was a amazing year for her
I hate it has come to an end.”

“Utilize their facilities to host youth developmental basketball league. Well organized, tssaa certified referees, proper player coach and fan decorum promoted and enforced. ?”

“This place will always have a special place in my heart because the teachers and staff are so wonderful and carrying and you can tell they love their kids. When my son left for kindergarten, he was ahead of the class because they taught him so much. He was a real love for learning and reading which I believe is because of the special attention the teachers here give each child.”

“Teachers, administrators and staff here are all professional and kind from what I have seen. I visit this school on a weekly basis and it’s a great place to be!”

“This has to be one of the best programs in Nashville. The children learn from a curriculum that gets them well prepared for kindergarten. The teachers are amazing. They go over and beyond to make sure each child's needs are met. Not only that, they have programs that cater to parents and a special group for fathers. I love this place!!!!”