Preschools in Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro's preschools in Tennessee are dominated by a handful of local families of centers, and all 39 sit in Rutherford County. Learning Zone alone has five schools here, and the Academy name appears on three more. For a parent, that means most of the choice is about which road and which part of town fits the commute.

The Learning Zone centers are spread across the city: Learning Zone at Veterans at 2043 Veterans Parkway, Learning Zone Berkshire on Blackman Road, Learning Zone at John Rice Blvd at 1021 John R Rice Blvd, Learning Zone at Siegel Road at 3315 Siegel Rd, and Learning Zone Jackson Towne near Joe B Jackson Parkway. Several are NECPA accredited and use the company's C3 Curriculum, short for Curiosity, Creativity and Comprehension. Ratings range from 4.7 to 4.9.

The Academy group shows up in three places. Academy of Gateway on Gateway Boulevard serves families in the 37129 area and is rated 4.6 from 114 reviews. Academy of Rockvale in Rockvale is a short drive for Murfreesboro families and is rated 4.8 from 32 reviews. Academy of Berkshire is the third, rated 4.7 from 15 reviews. Primrose has two schools, Primrose School of North Murfreesboro and Primrose School of Murfreesboro, both with long histories behind the brand.

Along Gateway Boulevard, The Goddard School of Murfreesboro at 1720 Gateway Blvd is rated 5.0 from 34 reviews. Veterans Parkway holds more than one program: Learning Zone at Veterans, LaunchPad Early Education - Barfield at 220 Veterans Parkway, Suite B, and Big Blue Marble Academy Murfreesboro. Everbrook Academy of Murfreesboro opened in July 2025 on Franklin Road and cares for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Barnyard Academy Murfreesboro on Heritage Park Drive serves families in Murfreesboro, Blackman and nearby Rutherford County.

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Salem Academy, LLC

4.5(25 reviews on Google)

3455 Oval Hesson Lane, Murfreesboro

  • Preschool program
  • Infants and toddlers
  • Early drop-off or late pickup
(615) 890-5352

Cason Lane Academy PreK

1.0(1 review on Google)

930 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro

  • Preschool program
  • Pre-K class

Stonebrook Day School stands out for its approach. It calls itself Murfreesboro's only Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, and its 3-acre natural campus includes a forest playscape and outdoor classroom. Rated 4.6 from 39 reviews, it has served local families for more than 20 years. Murfreesboro Day School is fully licensed as a childcare provider and uses the Creative Curriculum, and is rated 4.7 from 99 reviews.

Faith-based and university programs round out the choice. Lionheart Children's Academy meets at One Church Calvary on DeJarnette Lane and offers Christ-centered care. Lascassas Baptist Preschool serves the small town of Lascassas, and Northside Baptist Church Weekday Preschool and Trinity Nursery Preschool are church-linked. Mid-Cumberland Head Start is the Head Start center on the page, and MTSU ACE Learning Center is tied to Middle Tennessee State University. Aunty K's Child Care Center, L.L.C. runs two locations, one in La Vergne and one in Murfreesboro.

Ratings range from 5.0 down to 1.0. Cason Lane Academy PreK and Healthy Kids Childcare each have 1.0 from 1 review, and The Village Learning Academy is 2.3 from 9. Smyrna, Nolensville, Antioch, Franklin and Mt. Juliet each have their own pages, and Murfreesboro programs name Rutherford County, La Vergne, Lascassas and Rockvale among the places they serve.

Common questions about preschools in Murfreesboro

Which Murfreesboro preschools are on Veterans Parkway?

Learning Zone at Veterans is at 2043 Veterans Parkway, LaunchPad Early Education - Barfield is at 220 Veterans Parkway, Suite B, and Big Blue Marble Academy Murfreesboro also sits on Veterans Parkway.

Is there a Reggio Emilia preschool in Murfreesboro?

Stonebrook Day School calls itself Murfreesboro's only Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool. It has a 3-acre natural campus with a forest playscape and outdoor classroom, and enrolls children from 6 weeks to 5 years.

Who serves families in Blackman?

Learning Zone at John Rice Blvd and Learning Zone Berkshire on Blackman Road both serve the area. Barnyard Academy Murfreesboro on Heritage Park Drive also names Blackman among the places it serves.

Which Murfreesboro centers offer school-age care?

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Murfreesboro takes children up to 12 years with bus transportation for elementary students. Everbrook Academy of Murfreesboro and Lionheart Children's Academy at One Church-Calvary also serve children up to 12.

Are there programs in Rockvale or Lascassas?

Academy of Rockvale is based in Rockvale and Lascassas Baptist Preschool is based in Lascassas. Both are small-town programs whose families include Murfreesboro residents.

Which nearby towns have their own pages?

Smyrna, Nolensville, Antioch, Franklin and Mt. Juliet each have a page. Aunty K's Child Care Center, L.L.C. also has a location in La Vergne.

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