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Learning Zone Smyrna

200 Great Circle, TN · License #189931556 · Child Care

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Capacity 200 childrenAges 1 mo – 6 yr87-Star programLast inspected May 7, 2026
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Address
200 Great Circle, TN · Directions
State licensing specialist
Ashley Rucker

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care

Ages served

6 Week(s)6 Year(s)
  • 87-Star quality rating
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Licensed for 200 children
23
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Tennessee TDHS
38
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Tennessee average
0.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services
May 7, 2026 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 15, 2026 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 17, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 23, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    CI 1.6: Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)

    LC did not observe educator sanitize tables prior to lunch after the tables were used for other activities other than lunch

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety

    Electrical cords were not secured

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    CI 1.10:Supervision

    Points deducted due to previous major violation

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E 1.1: Food sanitation procedures followed.

    Children under 5 years of age were served large pineapple chunks for lunch without cutting first

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E 1.6: Dramatic play materials include items from different cultures.

    LC did not observe at least two (2) types of dramatic play props representing other cultures/diversity in all classrooms

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E1.1:Choice/Balance of Teacher & Child initiated activities. (opportunities for children to feel motivated to explore and learn).

    Children were not allowed to move freely and choose their own companions during free play

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest

    Materials were not relevant to the current curriculum

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.

    The lesson plan was themed but was not related to what was observed

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.

    LC did not observed books integrated throughout the classroom learning spaces

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E3.2: Opportunities for children to acquire social skills and better engage with other children.

    Children were not given opportunities for natural groupings/choices

Oct 16, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 13, 2025 — Safety Plan Served,Safety Plan Monitoring,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 9, 2025 — Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.13 · 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.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.11 · 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.

    Corrected by Oct 14, 2025

Sep 29, 2025 — Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 24, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 18, 2025 — Complaint Investigation,Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 12, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2025 — Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 29, 2025 — Safety Plan Served,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2025 — Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 30, 2025 — Complaint Investigation,Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety

    Educator stated they observed the infant educator intentionally skip several steps in diapering.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

Apr 29, 2025 — Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 8, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 5, 2025 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 23, 2025 inspection noted: “LC did not observe educator sanitize tables prior to lunch after the tables were used for other activities other than lunch” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “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 educator…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 30, 2025 inspection noted: “Educator stated they observed the infant educator intentionally skip several steps in diapering.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services · Source records · Report an error