Head Start - Sweetwater Center
SWEETWATER, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address29 Valley View Village Drive, SWEETWATER, TN, 37874
CountyMonroe
Phone(423) 714-9816
Operating details
HoursMon 08:30 AM-02:15 PM; Tue 08:30 AM-02:15 PM; Wed 08:30 AM-02:15 PM; Thu 08:30 AM-02:15 PM; Fri 08:30 AM-12:30 PM
Capacity20
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/12/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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29 Valley View Village Drive, SWEETWATER, TN, 37874, SWEETWATER, TN 37874
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/12/2024
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- Medium-High1
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2024
- High riskStandard 12409/12/2024
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
LC interviewed educators who reported that an incident had occurred at the agency. A report was not made to the hotline. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Management reports that all employees maintain child abuse and neglect training. All staff are aware of the reporting procedures and are reminded to use the hotline with any concerns.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12409/12/2024
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The incident took place on 9/5, LC received a phone call on 9/10, and an incident report was completed on 9/10. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Educators were reminded that all incidents are to be reported immediately child abuse and neglect hotline.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12409/12/2024
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Reported incident of inappropriate discipline was used in the agency. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: Management reports that all staff are trained on appropriate disciplinary techniques. The action was not following the program policies. Disciplinary actions were taken.
Corrected at inspection
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
$1,014/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: SWEETWATER, Monroe County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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