Pathways Learning Academy
GALLATIN, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2100 Nashville Pike, GALLATIN, TN, 37066
CountySumner
Phone(615) 206-5003
Operating details
Capacity172
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2100 Nashville Pike, GALLATIN, TN, 37066, GALLATIN, TN 37066
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: 5/20/2026
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/20/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The educator was not actively supervising the classroom, and a child self-administered an Epi-Pen during morning free play. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The center will start a new policy stating that backpacks will not be brought to school. This will eliminate the risk of keep out of reach of children items being accessible to the children in their backpacks brought from home.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12403/13/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator was observed using inappropriate discipline with the children in the Toddler Classroom. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The Director is having a training that will help educators understand appropriate discipline and interactions with the children. The Director will also monitor the cameras to ensure the educators are observed using appropriate interactions with the children.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12403/13/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
An educator in the Toddler Classroom observed another educator using inappropriate discipline with the children. This was not reported to the Department of Children's Services. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The Director and Administrative Staff will re-train educators on child abuse reporting and incident reporting.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124011/5/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During a transition inside to the classroom from the playground, a name-to-face check was not conducted properly, and a child was left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The educators involved will be retrained on supervison by the agency and CCR&R.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/16/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
During the investigation, it was found that the agency had been notified that a child had sought medical attention due to a serious injury that occurred at the agency. They did not report the incident to the Department of Human Services. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12409/11/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
It was found that a child was left unsupervised at a table while eating in the toddler classroom. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency has retrained staff on mealtime supervision and has created mealtime seating charts for each individual classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12409/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During the investigation, it was found that a 2-year-old child was left in their classroom unattended for two minutes. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
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
$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: GALLATIN, Sumner County
- Capacity: 172
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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