Children at Play
KNOXVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2440 Magnolia Ave, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917
CountyKnox
Phone(865) 673-0830
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
Capacity69
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2440 Magnolia Ave, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/3/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 124011/3/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
All staff must complete pediatric or age appropriate first aid and CPR training within ninety (90) days of employment. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: CPR & First Aid training/certification will be scheduled and completed. Licensing Consultant will verify.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124011/3/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
All training hours that are required within a QRIS year and all training that is required for the Child Care and Development Block Grant were not completed before September 30, 2025. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Director was made aware of the missing trainings and will complete checks through out the licensure period to see upcoming expirations towrads the end of each training year/qris cycle. Missed trainigs will be completed and verified by Licensing Consultant.
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
$766/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: KNOXVILLE, Knox County
- Capacity: 69
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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