Primrose School of Smyrna
SMYRNA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address805 Medical Park, SMYRNA, TN, 37167
CitySMYRNA, TN 37167
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 241-6141
Operating details
Capacity182
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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805 Medical Park, SMYRNA, TN, 37167, SMYRNA, TN 37167
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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/20/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 12403/20/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The educator's purse was within reach of a child in Preschool Pathways. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Staff were reminded that personal belongings should be inaccessible to the children.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124012/10/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency was not in compliance as adult:child ratios were being relaxed during naptime in a classroom with children who were under 31 months old. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Follow-up visit — Action taken: The owner remained in the classroom so the agency can be in compliance with having two staff members in the classroom during naptime. Managment has discussed the adult:child ratios with the educators.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124012/4/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
The agency was not in compliance with having documenation of staffs' physicals on file within ten calendar days of employment or work start date. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The agency has received health exams for two staff and provided a deadline of December 10, 2025 for health exams to be completed. Staff will not be able to return to work until they have had a health exam. Management plans to check the staff onboarding checklist and require health exams within 8 days.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency was not in compliance as two classrooms did not have a mealtime supervision plan posted. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The agency has posted mealtime supervision plans in the infant classrooms and will check to ensure they remain posted.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency was not in compliance with safe sleep practices. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: Management reviewed safe sleep procedures with staff. Staff are scheduled to receive training regarding safe sleep procedures from CCR&R.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124012/4/2025
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
The agency was not in compliance with posting a list of all children who have food allergies. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The agency has received the required forms from the parents and have copies in the classrooms and on file. The agency has added this to their checklist and leadership staff will check it every Monday and Friday.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/4/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The agency was not in compliance with having proper parental documentation, receiving medication from the parent, and returning medication to the parent. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: Parents have been given medication authorization forms to complete and have been asked to provide required information regarding medication to ensure compliance. The agency has a checklist where medications will be checked every Monday and Friday to ensure compliance.
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
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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: SMYRNA, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 182
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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