Jaymes Academy
SMYRNA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address13189 Old Nashvl Hwy, SMYRNA, TN, 13189
CitySMYRNA, TN 13189
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 625-2250
Operating details
Capacity152
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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13189 Old Nashvl Hwy, SMYRNA, TN, 13189, SMYRNA, TN 13189
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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
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/1/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12406/1/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
During an unannounced visit on 6/1/26 the LC determined that an incident report was not completed for the child being left unsupervised. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Retraining staff on incident reporting
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/1/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit on 6/1/26 it was determined after reviewing video footage that name to face roll call was not completed during transitions into the classroom from outside and a child wandered off. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Teachers where written up and retrained on name to face. Name to Face sheets will be used going forward in addition to the ipads
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/1/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit on 6/1/26 it was determined after reviewing video footage that a child went into the play room unattended and was unsupervised for 20 minutes. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the staff where written up and DHS was notified. Paper name to face sheets were implimented and staff where retrained on name to face.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12402/2/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During a visit on 2/2/26, video footage from 1/29/26 was observed and showed an educator in the 12-24 month classroom hitting a 20-month-old child on the hand with a toy after the child was fighting over the toy with another friend. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the educator was terminated and staff will be retrained
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12401/5/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
3 childrens files did not have completed immunization with physical in files prior to starting — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124012/11/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Two educators did not complete the required Licensure Rules training before having access to children. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Incident or Injury Investigation — Action taken: Teachers were required to immediately complete all required trainings. To prevent the violation from occurring again, the agency will create a list to refer back to for exactly which trainings are required prior to stepping into the classroom
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12407/21/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educator flicked a child in order to get her to be quiet during rest time. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The teacher involved was immediately terminated, the family of the child involved was notified, and we self-reported to DHS. We are in the process of scheduling an all-staff training with CCR&R on positive reinforcement & appropriate behavioral management
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/23/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator did not complete a safe sleep check every 15 minutes. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Educator immediately performed a safe sleep check on every child sleeping in the classroom. The agency implemented a binder with a tab section for each child & a weekly sheet in each section, split into days and 15 minute increments for teachers to mark whether child was sleeping on their back, side, or tummy. Also, discussed the importance of safe sleep checks and emphasized the importance of being diligent with setting the timer.
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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Estimated monthly cost
$626/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: SMYRNA, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 152
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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