THE SHINY PENNY
CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address20 Belvoir Avenue, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37411
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 624-1177
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity84
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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20 Belvoir Avenue, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37411, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411
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: 11/10/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 124011/10/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
On 11/10/25 LC Bennett was conducting a QRIS visit. A four month old infant was asleep in a portable crib. Educator Damaris Urrea reported that she checks the sleeping infants every 5 minutes. LC Bennett asked how she checked the infants, she stated that she looks at the sleeping infants. LC Bennett asked if she touched them she stated that she did not. FS Pass asked if she watched the safe sleep training video where it stated that sleeping infants must be checked visually and touched. She stated that she did. FS Pass shared the importance of touching the sleeping infants as well as checking them visually. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All educators received retraining in Safe Sleep procedures. Agency management will increase monitoring to ensure Safe Sleep procedures are being completed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124011/10/2025
1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
The classroom shelves and book shelves were not secure. In addition, there was a large unsecured speaker on top of a shelf. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency management retrained staff on the importance of securing all heavy equipment in the classrooms. All heavy equipment has been secured by maintenance.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$700/month
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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: CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 84
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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