First Steps Child Development Center
OAK RIDGE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830
CountyAnderson
Phone(865) 483-6291
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
Capacity70
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/22/2022 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830, OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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: 9/22/2022
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
No violations in the last 2 years.
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$766/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: 70
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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