UTC Children's Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address225 Lookout St, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 498-6875
Operating details
Capacity124
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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225 Lookout St, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/27/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 12406/27/2025
1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
The last documented fire drill was completed in February 2025. Fire drills must be completed monthly, and disaster drills completed quarterly. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The management at the day care have established internal systems to monitor fire and other natural diaster drills monthly and quarterly.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12406/27/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Monthly fire drills and quarterly disaster drills have not been completed. The last fire drill on record was February 2025. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The agency created an internal system to monitor monthly fire drill completion. The Licensing Consultant will continue to monitor performance.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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: CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 124
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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