T.L.C. CHILD CARE MINISTRY
COLUMBIA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address5001 TROTWOOD AVENUE, COLUMBIA, TN, 38401
CountyMaury
Phone(931) 381-7843
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
Capacity99
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5001 TROTWOOD AVENUE, COLUMBIA, TN, 38401, COLUMBIA, TN 38401
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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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/5/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 12406/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The agency had a field trip and did not follow the requirements. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency will remind staff of requirements for field trips and follow the rules and regulations.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Violations were from a previous visit — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director with set up yearly trainings with CCR&R and train new staff. Reminders will be given.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A field trip was conducted that did not follow proper field trip rules and guidelines. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Train and remind staff of licensing rules, and do permission slips if a field trip is planned.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
On 6.4.2026 the K-2grade educator failed to do Name to Face with the class before leaving the restroom area. A 5yr child was left in the restroom. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency will post signs as reminders to do Name to Face and train yearly
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/5/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator failed to do Name to Face and left a child in the restroom. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency will post face to name signs and remind educators regularly, minimally once a year of the requirement to do name to face.
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
$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: COLUMBIA, Maury County
- Capacity: 99
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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