Reliable Child Care Academy
KNOXVILLE, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address6140 Western Ave, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921
CountyKnox
Phone(865) 347-2189
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Capacity65
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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6140 Western Ave, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37921, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124012/11/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Several of the agency staff did not complete all required for the QRIS year ending September 30, 2025. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The director is working with all educators by adding the required training to their TCCOTS account and will be monitoring to ensure the required annual and CCDB training is completed as required.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 124012/6/2024
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The current educators and directors are not attached to the agency's TNPAL account, as required. In addition, the director has not completed the training for the QRIS cycle ending on September 20, 2024. In addition, several educators lack some of the training. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: The director is completing the required training and working with the TNPAL helpdesk to update the account/training. The director will monitor training throughout the year to ensure educators and administrators are completing training throughout the year.
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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$909/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: KNOXVILLE, Knox County
- Capacity: 65
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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