Miss Nicki's Learning Cottage
PARIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1619 Mineral Wells Ave, PARIS, TN, 38242
CityPARIS, TN 38242
CountyHenry
Phone(731) 644-9487
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-05:00 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-05:00 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-05:00 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-05:00 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-05:00 PM
Capacity67
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1619 Mineral Wells Ave, PARIS, TN, 38242, PARIS, TN 38242
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026
- High5
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12404/21/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
There were 15 preschoolers, age 3-5 years, with one educator. Ratio requires two educators. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Corrective action plan was received on 4/27/26 stating agency will review licensing rules regarding adult:child ratio, nap time supervision, and student workers. Classroom schedules were revised and staff reminded to ensure adult:child ratio is maintained as required.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12404/21/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
A purse was on a low shelf in the younger toddler room, accessible to the children. This was corrected during observation. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Corrective action plan was received on 4/22/26 stating agency will review licensing rules regarding storage of personal belongings. All personal belongings will be kept in designated staff areas, out of the reach of children. Mangagement will complete routine checks to ensure compliance.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124010/3/2024
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
On September 26, 2024, Licensing Consultant (LC) Katrina Trimble made an unannounced visit to the agency to investigate a complaint. During the visit, LC Trimble discovered the agency failed to enforce drug testing policy. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Management/Director has updated the drug policy and will review with all staff. Drug policy should be enforced to protect all children.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/3/2024
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
On September 26, 2024, Licensing Consultant (LC) Katrina Trimble made an unannounced visit to the agency to investigate a complaint. During the visit, LC Trimble discovered an educator was arrested in July 2024. Agency failed to report the arrest within the required timeline to the Child Care Background Unit. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Management/Director submitted required report following Licensing Consultant's guidance on September 26, 2024. Management/Director will assure that all future arrest reports are submitted immediately upon learning of the arrest.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 124010/3/2024
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
On September 26, 2024, Licensing Consultant (LC) Katrina Trimble made an unannounced visit to the agency to investigate a complaint. During the visit, LC Trimble discovered the agency failed to provide incident reports to the parents of a 2 year old child who received bite marks on September 4, 2024. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Management/Director will assure incident reports are completed and reviewed with parents the same day incident occurs. It is the director's responsibilty to insure these reports are completed timely by educators, signed by parents, and filed in child's file on-site.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/3/2024
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
On September 26, 2024, Licensing Consultant (LC) Katrina Trimble made an unannounced visit to the agency to investigate a complaint. During the visit, LC Trimble discovered the agency failed to report inappropriate discipline and potential child abuse to the Department of Children's Services (DCS). — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Educator was terminated, effective September 30, 2024. Agency will schedule training with all staff on age appropriate discipline and will continue to implement additional monitoring of staff interactions with children, including random observations to ensure compliance with policies..
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/3/2024
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
On September 26, 2024, Licensing Consultant (LC) Katrina Trimble made an unannounced visit to the agency to investigate a complaint. During the visit, LC Trimble discovered the agency failed to report inappropriate discipline and potential child abuse to DCS. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will review the importance of reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children's Services. All child care educators, directors, and management staff are mandated reporters and have a duty to report any suspected child abuse or neglect.
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
$1,226/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: PARIS, Henry County
- Capacity: 67
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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