Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Kingsport
KINGSPORT, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2020 Brookside Dr, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660
CountySullivan
Phone(423) 229-7773
Operating details
Capacity107
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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2020 Brookside Dr, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660, KINGSPORT, TN 37660
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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: 6/25/2026
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12406/25/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Inappropriate discipline used at the agency. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: To be in compliance, educators should ensure that discipline shall be reasonable, appropriate, and in terms the child can understand. Educators shall focus upon positive behavior and on the individual child's strengths. Less restrictive, positive behavior management techniques shall be employed. The agency is aware and understands that if an inappropriate interaction is observed, the agency will report to DCS and DHS as required by licensing rules. Director and management will not conduct their own investigations of any observed incidents that may rise to a reportable incident.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12406/18/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The agency did not provide documentation to the parent/guardian on the same day as the incident. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will follow all rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/18/2026
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Agency did not report to TDCS immediately as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director will report all incidents and injuries to the Department of Children's Services, and the Department of Human Services as required by the licensing rules and regulations.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12406/18/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Agency did not report an incident to TDHS on the same day as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director will report incidents and injuries to DHS, as required by licensing rules and regulations.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/18/2026
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Management did not follow reporting requirements as required by TDHS. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director will report incidents and injuries to DHS, as required by licensing rules and regulations.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/18/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Inappropriate discipline used at the agency. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: To be in compliance, educators should ensure that discipline shall be reasonable, appropriate, and in terms the child can understand. Educators shall focus upon positive behavior and on the individual child's strengths. Less restrictive, positive behavior management techniques shall be employed. The agency is aware and understands that if an inappropriate interaction is observed, the agency will report to DCS and DHS as required by licensing rules. Director and management will not conduct their own investigations of any observed incidents that may rise to a reportable incident.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12402/24/2026
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The toddler classroom did not wash hands of staff or children following lunch. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency reviewed handwashing rules and policies with staff and in the future the hands of children and staff will be washed before and after meals.
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
$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: KINGSPORT, Sullivan County
- Capacity: 107
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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