Growing Together Learning Center @ Capitol View
NASHVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1121 NELSON MERRY ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203
CountyDavidson
Phone(615) 980-8080
Operating details
HoursMon 06:15 AM-07:30 PM; Tue 06:15 AM-07:30 PM; Wed 06:15 AM-07:30 PM; Thu 06:15 AM-07:30 PM; Fri 06:15 AM-07:30 PM
Capacity240
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1121 NELSON MERRY ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203, NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/8/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12404/8/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During a complaint investigation it was determined an educator inappropriately disciplined a child. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator will be required to take training in the following categories before having access to children in a childcare setting; proper discipline, classroom management, behavioral management, and child abuse and neglect.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124010/31/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Child left unattended in the classroom for approximately 3-5 minutes. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Center states they will be retraining all staff on Transition Tracking, and requiring educators to transition through the hallway, not through bathrooms that join classrooms.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/17/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Six children were left unattended on the lanai. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All staff will be retrained on Transition Tracking Policy and Procedures and training through CCR&R.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12403/17/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The incident was not reported until the day after it occurred. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All staff will be retrained on Escalation Guidelines and Mandated Reporting obligations.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124010/1/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During mealtime, educators are not supposed to engage in any other activities while children are eating. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The teachers will continue to ensure that mealtimes are a focus, and no other work/activity is to be completed during that time. Teachers will be seated with and/or in close proximity of the children during mealtimes.
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.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$726/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: 240
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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