Wonderland Children's Academy
KNOXVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2525 MERCHANT DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37912
CountyKnox
Phone(865) 333-5993
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity78
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High4
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2525 MERCHANT DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37912, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12406/25/2026
1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
On June 25, 2026, to investigate a complaint. it was noted that the portal was not up to date with educators/staff start dates and educators who have never been hired. The last update for staff/educators was completed in April 2026. Several staff have started in May or were never hired, and a change report was not completed to reflect these updates. As of June 25, 2026, no change report has been made. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action: The provider will be making change reports on the last day of each month to ensure that all staff and items are up to date.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/25/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
On June 25, 2026, while investigating a complaint. It was noted that the children in infant one were not on the attendance sheet for infant two on days June 22, 2026, and June 23, 2026, between 7 am and 8:30 am, which they are combined on these days at these times. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action: The agency will be updating their tracking sheet/attendance sheet for classrooms that combine in the early morning times and late afternoon times to ensure that all children have been tracked appropriately.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 124011/15/2024
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced complaint investigation visit on November 15, 2024, LC Fox observed a purse on a small shelf in the Pre-K classroom. The purse was accessible to the children. The educator immediately removed the purse and placed it in a high cabinet when LC brought it to her attention. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The purse was immediately moved to a secure area inaccessible to children. All classrooms will be monitored at the beginning and throughout the day to ensure there are no hazards or Keep out of Reach Items accessible to children.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124011/15/2024
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced visit on November 15, 2024; LC Fain and Fox observed a bottle of Walgreens brand Pain Reliever on an open shelf in the Infant Two classroom. The medication was inaccessible to children, but not locked in a secure container as required. The director removed the medication immediately from the classroom. The medication was then secured in the office. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency will have all staff review and sign a statement stating they understand that medication left in the classroom is a safety risk for all children. They will also have all staff check diaper bags each morning when the parents arrive with their children. Medications will be secured in a child-proof container or compartment.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$766/month
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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: KNOXVILLE, Knox County
- Capacity: 78
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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