CHILDREN FIRST HEAD START CENTER
JOHNSON CITY, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address837 PARDEE ST., JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37601
CountyWashington
Phone(423) 926-7716
Operating details
HoursMon 07:30 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 07:30 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 07:30 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 07:30 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity40
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
837 PARDEE ST., JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37601, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/11/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 12407/11/2025
1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
Management has not completed a change report since new staff have been hired or a new site director has been assigned. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency completed a change report on 7-21-2025 and in the future will complete change reports monthly to keep staff up to date.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/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: JOHNSON CITY, Washington County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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