State officials say unlicensed Morristown daycare is under investigation According to the Hamblen County Sheriff's Office, there were 36 kids in an unlicensed daycare off Jaybird Road. Author: Grace King (10News) Updated: 11:12 PM EDT July 8, 2021 MORRISTOWN, Tenn — On July 1, authorities received a tip about an illegal daycare operation in Morristown, according to a spokesperson from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office said there were 36 children between the ages of 2 months old and 8 years old at the daycare. A search of the state's licensure website shows no listings at the address on Jaybird Avenue. "By law, in Tennessee, an individual is legally allowed to care for no more than four unrelated children at a time," a spokesperson for TDHS said. "The investigation is ongoing and we are currently exploring appropriate actions to be taken."