LITTLE WONDERLAND
MONTEREY, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address402 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET, MONTEREY, TN, 38574
CountyPutnam
Phone(931) 839-8478
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-04:00 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-04:00 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-04:00 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-04:00 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Capacity15
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/11/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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402 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET, MONTEREY, TN, 38574, MONTEREY, TN 38574
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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/11/2024
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High riskStandard 12409/11/2024
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Multiple required postings were not found or updated. First, the License to operate was posted where parents can see it, but out of date (2023; the new license needs to be posted - Sep 2024). Second, the childcare provider's operating hours have not been posted for over a year (see TA on the last Q4 visit from 7/18/23. Third, the Applicable Department licensing rules shall be maintained in a central space and available to all staff and parents/guardians (the agency needs to post a link or have a Rule book available). — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency has corrected all postings to comply with licensing rules and regulations (such as posting operating hours, chain of command, updated license, and having licensing rules available).
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12409/11/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Critical Supervision Issues - Lack of Communication during playground to bathroom transition, Improper Name-to-Face Roll Call procedures — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency has corrected transition procedures to comply with licensing rules and regulations (such as meeting Name-to-Face Roll Call minimums and supervision plans).
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$811/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: MONTEREY, Putnam County
- Capacity: 15
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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