Precious Cargo Learning Center LLC
SMYRNA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1933 Almaville Road, SMYRNA, TN, 37167
CitySMYRNA, TN 37167
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 462-5392
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity24
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High0
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1933 Almaville Road, SMYRNA, TN, 37167, SMYRNA, TN 37167
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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12405/19/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During an unannounced safety plan visit on 5/19/26 the agency was over capacity with 26 children present when the capacity is 24. Two rooms were over capacity with one at 11 when measurements allow for 9 and one room at 9 when measurements allow for 8. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Children were sent home and part time care was terminated.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 715/19/2026
71-3-508. Inspection of Entities Providing Child Care
During an unannounced visit on 5/19/26 the agency was out of compliance with their safety plan. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Hiring staff so director can be out of classroom. The agency no longer takes part time students.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12405/19/2026
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
During an unannounced visit on 5/19/26 the agency was found over capacity for the 3rd time. the second time within 3 weeks. The agency management is responsible for maintaining capacity of the center. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Director will hire more staff so that director is not in a classroom and can do ratio checks.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/19/2026
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
During and unannounced visit on 5/19/26 an educator stated that 9 children were present in her class with 2 in another room and 7 in class when actually 11 children were present. Four children were found hiding behind a stack of cots. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): met with staff and wrote up staff
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/19/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit on 5/19/26 the agency had 2 children on site who were not signed in. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): a letter was sent to parents reminding them to sign their children in and out.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/5/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During a unannounced QIRS visit on 5/5/26, LC Jones and Sanders observed the agency had 27 children present with a licensed capacity of 24. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Had a staff meeting discussing ratios with staff and discussed issue with parents.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit on 5/5/26 an infant was observed holding their own bottle while in a rocking seat. The educator was not holding the bottle or properly supervising the infant during feeding. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Director spoke to staff and will monitor staff going forward.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12405/5/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced visit on 5/5/26 a child was observed on site with no file present. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): The school age child was sent home and will not be able to return.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12402/24/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
One child's file observed did not have documentation of a physical prior to starting at the agency — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): contact the family and get the correct form filled out
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12402/24/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The agency was over capacity by two children in the Junior Class, and over agency capacity by 2 children with 26 present and 24 capacity — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): The agency will ensure that part time students only come on assigned days
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12402/24/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency did not have 4 children signed in on the master sign in sheet — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the agency will ensure parents sign children in properly
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124010/28/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The agency did not complete annual trainings by Sept 30,2025 as required by rule. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12407/30/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
During an announced QIRS visit an educator was observed in the classroom unsupervised prior to completing required pre-service trainings — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): The agency will ensure trainings are complete before an educator starts.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12402/28/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
One staff file was observed as not having a physical completed on file within 10 days of start date. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): a physical was obtained by the agency on 3/4/25
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
$781/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: SMYRNA, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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