Learning Zone Smyrna
SMYRNA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address200 Great Circle, SMYRNA, TN, 37167
CitySMYRNA, TN 37167
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 495-9128
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity200
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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200 Great Circle, SMYRNA, TN, 37167, SMYRNA, TN 37167
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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/9/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124010/9/2025
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
While revieweing video footage from 10/8/2025, LC observed children go to the table for lunch without washing their hands. LC also did not observe the educators wash their hands prior to preparing and passing out the lunch. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Remind all staff the importance of handwashing for children and educators. Have one staff 2 step the table before lunch is ready then have other staff at the sink washing childrens hands and sending them to the table to sit
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/9/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
While reviewing video footage from 10/8/2025, LC observed educator, give a 22 month old child food without proper mealtime supervision. The child was allowed to sit on the floor, with their back to the educator, and eat the food. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The importance of meal time supervision will be discussed with all teachers in all classes. Remind all staff to be sitting, within arms reach and actively supervising children while eating. Remind staff that children need to be sitting and no outside food that is not on the school menu will not be served to children
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12404/30/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Educator stated they observed the infant educator intentionally skip several steps in diapering. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Employee that was not following steps intentionally employment was ended
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124010/7/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A 3 year old child was left on the playground, unattended, for approximately five minutes. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All teachers involved were spoken to and will be doing a training with CCRR. The proper name to face was discussed as well as counting students at all times.
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
$726/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: 200
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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