La Petite Academy
SMYRNA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1212 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, SMYRNA, TN, 37167
CitySMYRNA, TN 37167
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 459-5266
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity116
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1212 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, SMYRNA, TN, 37167, SMYRNA, TN 37167
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 3/5/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12403/5/2026
1240-04-01-.17 Transportation
LC observed one driver's file with an expired CPR/First Aid certification and four drivers missing their (6) month transportation training. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Transportation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: CPR is scheduled and staff did trainings and will put on calendar for all future dates
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124011/13/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
All staff trainings were not completed by the end of the 2025-2026 cycle. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Transportation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The employees were coached about importance of training in an orderly time frame.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12401/29/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
LC observed written incident report for biting without the parent's signature and date. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency provided parent with incident report and obtained their signature.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$954/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: SMYRNA, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 116
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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