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CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2029 Hickory Valley Road, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 894-4734
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity218
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2029 Hickory Valley Road, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/15/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12406/15/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educators left a 5 year-old child unattended on the playground for two to three minutes. The educators failed to do anname to face once they entered the classroom to ensure that they had all of their children before leaving the playground. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation — Action taken: All educators and management will be getting additional training on name to face. The director will also be doig observations to ensure that all educators are doing the ame to face properly.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/15/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educators left a 5 year old child unattended on the playground for two to three minutes. The educators failed to do name to face to ensure that they had all the children before leaving the playground. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation — Action taken: All educators will be getting additioanl training on how to properly do name to face. The director will be conducting observations to ensure that the edycators are doing name to face properly.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124011/8/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
16 children were left unattended in the classroom for three minutes. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Management and Educators will use clear communication for entering and leaving the classsroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/8/2024
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
16 children were left unattended in the classroom for three minutes. The center failed to notifiy The Department of Children Servies. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: N/A
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
$664/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: 218
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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