A Mother's Love
CHATTANOOGA, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1380 Gunbarrel Road, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421
CountyHamilton
Phone(423) 622-4882
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-05:00 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-05:00 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-05:00 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-05:00 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Capacity90
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1380 Gunbarrel Road, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37421, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
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
- 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: 3/17/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12403/17/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator used inapproriate discipline with a 2 year old child. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The director will ensure that all educators know proper discipline techniques and will ensure that proper discipline is being implemented.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12402/12/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Both educators were not supervising the children while they were eating. They should have been directly supervising the children. — Visit: Follow-up visit — Action taken: The director stated that all educators and staff have been trained on the importance of directly supervising the children while they are eating.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12402/12/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Children ages 2 1/2 to 3 yrs. old were not being directly supervised during meal time. — Visit: Follow-up visit — Action taken: The director stated that the educators will be directly supevisng the children while they eat to ensure the risk of choling is lowered.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 12404/15/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Educator has no physical and no education on file at the center. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: Owner will ensure that the owner receives the documentation timely.
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
$766/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: CHATTANOOGA, Hamilton County
- Capacity: 90
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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