Barnyard Academy Shelbyville
SHELBYVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address330 Bethany Lane, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160
CountyBedford
Phone(931) 345-2881
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
Capacity120
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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330 Bethany Lane, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160, SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160
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 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: 5/20/2026
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/20/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The educator in the 6 wks-15 mths classroom was unaware of the safe sleep procedures that are involved in the classroom. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: LC has referred the program to CCR&R for a review of Safe Sleep/Supervision procedures for all I/T staff in the program.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/20/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
In the 6 wks-15 mths classroom there was a ratio of 1:6. This classroom should only have a ratio of 1:4 with the age grouping. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: LC will continue to monitor staffing and supervision to ensure adult/child ratios are maintained.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/5/2026
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Allegations of child maltreatment were made by an educator regarding another educator and administrators did not report the incident. An investigation was handled internally by the program administrators. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12401/12/2026
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Upon arrival, LC Chris Ham found 21 children aged 2 1/2 to 5 in a classroom with 2 educators. A third educator arrived in 10 minutes and the children were split into 3 classrooms with appropriate ratios. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Rescheduling and overscheduling staff to ensure ratios are met during peak arrival times.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124011/6/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
A number of educators and administrators did not complete training before the end of QRIS cycle on 9/30/25. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 124012/13/2024
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator was observed and documented on video mishandling a 3 year old child. Administrators took action quickly to suspend and then terminate the educator for the inappropriate behavior. — Visit: Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance — 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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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: SHELBYVILLE, Bedford County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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