Susan Gray Head Start
NASHVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address445 Cotton Lane, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211
CountyDavidson
Phone(615) 862-8887
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity220
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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445 Cotton Lane, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211, NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 124010/29/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investigate an incident, it was confirmed that a student had been left in the classroom during a Fire Drill. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Retrain on supervision and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/29/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investigate an incident, the educator counted the children, but did not do a proper name-to-face roll when making the transition during the fire drill. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Provider will retrain staff on supervision and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/9/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to investigate an incident, it was determined that a child was unsupervised. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: The agency will review and discuss the Supervision section of the Rules and Regulations. Managers, coordinators, and administration personnel will ensure that they remain in compliance.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$664/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Tennessee run about $858/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Tennessee by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NASHVILLE, Davidson County
- Capacity: 220
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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