Salem Academy, LLC
MURFREESBORO, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address3455 Oval Hesson Lane, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37128
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 890-5352
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity99
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.
- High11
- Medium-High2
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3455 Oval Hesson Lane, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37128, MURFREESBORO, TN 37128
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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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12406/11/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit LC Walker and Sanders observed children eating a snack with educator did not know that they got the snack out of their cubby. Educator was walking between centers and back was to children and did not have knowledge of children getting the snack out of their cubby. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will mandate that all lunchboxes be taken in the kitchen and not left in the classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/11/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced visit LC Walker and Sanders observed children eating without tables being cleaned and sanitized and hands not being washed before eating. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will ensure that educators are cleaning and sanitizing tables before food is placed on the table.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/11/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit LC Walker and Sanders observed sign in and out sheet that one child was not signed in with time and parent signature. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency will ensure that correct sign in dates are available for parents to sign in on the correct date.
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
$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: MURFREESBORO, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 99
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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