Cradles 2 Crayons Daycare
TULLAHOMA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1201 E. LINCOLN ST., TULLAHOMA, TN, 37388
CountyCoffee
Phone(931) 691-0900
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:00 PM
Capacity25
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1201 E. LINCOLN ST., TULLAHOMA, TN, 37388, TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/28/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 12401/28/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Personal belongings were observed in reach of children in the infant/toddler classroom. — Visit: Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Personal belongings will be stored in the office area, which is off-limits to the children.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12401/21/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
In the infant/toddler classroom, an infant was left in a seat stationed on the floor for one (1) hour and twenty (20) minutes during the visit. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Infants will no longer be in a child restraint for more than 15 minutes at a time
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12401/21/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An infant was observed in a crib with a bib still attached around her neck — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Infants will not be laid down with bibs still attached. Labels are also posted above cribs to remind teachers to check bibs and other items prior to laying down
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12401/21/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
LC observed in the infant/toddler classroom children not being supervised while in play. The classroom has a divider which inhibits visualization for the entire classroom, therefore leaving children unattended in freeplay on one side. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Educators will be on both sides of the room divider to ensure supervision is maintained at all times.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12401/21/2026
1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
In the infant/toddler classroom cribs were not labeled for the children present. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Beds have been labeled with his or her name and have been coded for each individual
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12401/21/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Personal belongings, diaper wipes, and hand sanitizer were accessible to the children in the infant/toddler classroom as well as the other classroom. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Personal belongings will be kept out of reach of children in the office area and diaper wipes and hand sanitizer will be kept in locked cabinets not accessible to children
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 12401/9/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
An electrical cord was accessible to the children in the 2yrs-4yr classroom. Items that should be kept out of reach of children were accessible sitting on a shelf in between classroom. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Teacher in the classroom, removed the electric cord and I, Stephanie Rowe also secured the electric cord to wall behind cubby unit out of the sight and reach of the children. The can of room spray was removed and put back in the cabinet where cleaning agents are located away from the children.
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$737/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: TULLAHOMA, Coffee County
- Capacity: 25
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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