Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence
OAK RIDGE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address280 Royce Circle, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830
CountyAnderson
Phone(865) 294-4133
Operating details
HoursMon 05:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 05:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 05:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 05:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity98
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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280 Royce Circle, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830, OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
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
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/22/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12406/22/2026
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
A staff member without a background check letter was alone with a group of seven children. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following actions: Additional staff were moved to the classroom. The child care agency will not schedule staff to work in a classroom until they have a background check clearance letter on file.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/22/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
A staff member without a background check letter and without a copy of her education was alone with a group of children. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following actions: The child care agency emailed LC the background check clearance letter and a copy was added to the employee's file.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 12402/27/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The child care agency did not follow the child ratios and group sizes during the morning hours. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The child care agency adjusted the schedule so that the preschool and school-age children will be in separate classrooms at 7:00 a.m.
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$700/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: OAK RIDGE, Anderson County
- Capacity: 98
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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