EARLY LEARNING CENTER-FIRST UN.METH.CH.
JOHNSON CITY, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address900 SPRING STREET, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604
CountyWashington
Phone(423) 926-0700
Operating details
Capacity98
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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900 SPRING STREET, JOHNSON CITY, TN, 37604, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
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
- 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: 12/15/2025
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124012/15/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator used improper discipline techniques. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: An eductor used improper discipline techniques.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 124012/15/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Agency failed to report an incident to the Department of Human Services. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency failed to report an incident to the Department of Human Services.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/15/2025
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
The agency failed to report suspected child abuse to the Tennessee Department of Childrens' Services. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency failed to report suspected child abuse to the Tennessee Department of Childrens' Services.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124010/27/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator utilized improper discipline techniques. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: A violation in the area of Improper Discipline was cited.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12407/25/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Child in the infant classroom asleep in portable bouncer/rocker seat. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: An infant was asleep in a bouncy chair, which is a violation of Safe Sleep procedures. The child should have been placed in their crib when they first began showing signs of sleepiness, before falling asleep in the bouncy chair.
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
$661/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: JOHNSON CITY, Washington County
- Capacity: 98
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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