Children's Academy for Education and
CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1800 S. GREENWOOD AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37404
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 493-0771
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity77
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1800 S. GREENWOOD AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37404, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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: 5/14/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/14/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an announced visit on 5/14/2026, LC Spells observed classrooms in the agency without a playground and mealtime supervision plan posted. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: All staff were directed to post the playground and mealtime supervision plans. We will ensure that they are not taken down.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12402/17/2026
1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
Fire drills must be completed monthly. 1 disaster drill (tornado, inclement weather, active shooter, flooding, etc). must be practiced and documented once per quarter. Fire drill not completed December 2025 and January 2026. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency has an internal monitoring system to ensure disaster drills are completely as required.
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
$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: CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 77
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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