Alpha Child Development Center
MORRISTOWN, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address245 St. Johns Road, MORRISTOWN, TN, 37814
CountyHamblen
Phone(423) 587-6973
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
Capacity124
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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245 St. Johns Road, MORRISTOWN, TN, 37814, MORRISTOWN, TN 37814
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: 6/25/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 12406/25/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Incidents that occured in August of 2025 and March 2026 were not reported to DHS child care licensing as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/25/2026
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Agency director did not report an incident that was possible child abuse as required by DHS Licensing rules and as a mandated reporter. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/11/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator used inappropraite discipline with a child during a diaper change for a child. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will conduct more observations duing routines and all during the day. Educators have been reminded to be careful when helping children.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124011/20/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator was observed in the classroom using inappropriate disipline methods at nap time. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency will ensure the educator has additional training on appropraite handling of behavioral issues.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124011/20/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator was observed in the classroom to force a child to lay on the mat during rest time. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency will ensure the educator has addtional training regarding nap time and assistance of another educator during this time.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
On November 1, 2024 a 2.5 year old child was not signed into the agency for care, thus the child was not properly tracked. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Educator and all staff have had supervision training. Agency has added signs to remind parents to sign in their child daily.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/4/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A child was left unattended in the classroom bathroom for 28 minutes. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency has taken action to prevent this from happening again by conducting re-training of all staff. Also, explainted to the staff the importance of accountability for the children and making sure each child is signed in daily by the parents.
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.
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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: MORRISTOWN, Hamblen County
- Capacity: 124
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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