Kiddie Korner of Athens
ATHENS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address710 OHIO STREET, ATHENS, TN, 37303
CityATHENS, TN 37303
CountyMcMinn
Phone(423) 453-5445
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity95
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High3
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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710 OHIO STREET, ATHENS, TN, 37303, ATHENS, TN 37303
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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: 5/15/2026
- High5
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/15/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A four year old child was left unattended on a nap mat while the educator transitioned to the bathroom with the five other children. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Agency will retrain all staff on supervison and Name to Face documentation.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/15/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A four year old child was left unattended on a nap mat while the educator transitioned to the bathroom with the five other children. Educator failed to do the Name to Face requirement during the transition to the bathroom. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Agency will retrain staff on supervision and Name to Face documentation.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 12408/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Two children both aged 2 years old made their way out of the classroom to the fenced in outside play area. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Agency will continue to use walkie talkies for communication. Agency has purchased gates and individual door alarms. Alarms will remain on and on the loudest setting.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12406/2/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator pulled a child by an ear as a form of discipline. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Educator oulled a child's ear as a form of discipline.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/2/2025
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Management did not report Child Abuse and Neglect to Department of Children's Services. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Agency did not report suspected Child Abuse to the Department of Children's Services.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/2/2025
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Management did not report Child Abuse and Neglect to Department of Human Services. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Agnecy did not reported suspected child abuse to Department of Human Services.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$766/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: ATHENS, McMinn County
- Capacity: 95
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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