Shades of Development Karns
KARNS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address8108 Beaver Ridge Road, KARNS, TN, 37931
CityKARNS, TN 37931
CountyKnox
Phone(865) 690-0906
Operating details
HoursMon 01:30 PM-06:00 PM; Tue 01:30 PM-06:00 PM; Wed 01:30 PM-06:00 PM; Thu 01:30 PM-06:00 PM; Fri 01:30 PM-06:00 PM
Capacity250
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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8108 Beaver Ridge Road, KARNS, TN, 37931, KARNS, TN 37931
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- 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: 4/30/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12404/30/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
In a preschool classroom, it was observed that educators were not providing direct focused supervision during snack time. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): 1. . The agency will train Pre-K staff on their meal-time supervision plan prior to starting and make sure all educators are actively following the plan.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12402/19/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an incident investigation, video footage showed educators who were in sight and sound of the incident and did not intervene appropriately. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The staff members will complete playground supervision training, and the agency will conduct frequent observations of staff on the playground.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124010/6/2025
1240-04-01-.19 Tennessee Professional Archive of Learning
Agency has failed to meet the requirements of ensuring education records, certifications and trainings are listed and complete during the 2024-2025 rating year. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency will ensure TNPAL accounts are connected and reflecting training correctly.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12408/18/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Agency failed to report a suspicion of abuse/neglect within the same day that the allegation. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency will review reporting requirements with staff.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12408/18/2025
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Agency failed to report an allegation of abuse/neglect to DCS within the same day of the disclosure. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Agency will review rules and policies on reporting.
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$829/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: KARNS, Knox County
- Capacity: 250
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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