Volunteer Community School
CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address506 Spears Ave., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 267-5800
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity80
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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506 Spears Ave., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37405, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 12406/11/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Two children in the 2 year old classroom were seated at the table eating. The educator had her back to the children washing dishes. The educator should have been directly supervising the children. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: Management will ensure that all educators are directly supervising the children while they are eating. All educators will receive addidtional training about meal time supervision.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124012/18/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educators left an 18 month old child unattended in the gym. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The director wil ensure that all educators are following the proper name to face and also ensuring that they all have training on this as well.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/18/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The educators left a 18 month old child unattended for two to three minutes. The educators failed to properly notify the parents about it. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The director will ensure that parents are notified and they are aware of what happened.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124012/18/2025
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Educators left a 18 month old child unattended for two to three minutes. The center failed to notify Department of Human Services and Department of Children Services about the matter. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The director will ensure that DHS and DCS is notified immediately.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$700/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: CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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