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Home › TN › Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence
280 Royce Circle, TN · License #135506896 · Center · Child Care
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1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
A staff member without a background check letter and without a copy of her education was alone with a group of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.07 · 1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
A staff member without a background check letter was alone with a group of seven children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Summary of Complaint Investigations and Safety Plans Served Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, complaints, and safety plans. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. A staff member without a background check letter and without a copy of her education was alone with a group of children. A staff member without a background check letter was alone with a group of seven children.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaints. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Consultation On Site and Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, consultation, and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of ComplaintVisit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
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CI 1.6: Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
An educator changes a child's diaper. The educator does not wash and sanitize the diapering surface after diapering a child.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The child care agency did not follow the child ratios and group sizes in the morning. Children ages four to nine years old were combined in the Sunshine morning after 7:00 a.m. Licensing Consultant previously provided technical assistance on this on 4/4/2024.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.1: Children's records shall be complete, organized, maintained on- site and available to the Child Care Licensing Consultant at all times.
The parent's work information is missing from two of the files. One of the emergency contact's employment or school information is missing. The address for a physician is missing from one of the files.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.2: Staff, and driver records contain documentation of all requirements
Two of the staff's files are missing a written statement that employment history has been checked prior to employment. One staff file is missing documentation that the staff has been screened and/or tested for all communicable diseases as required by the Department of Health prior to having contact with children. One staff file is missing documentation signed by the examining licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant, verifying that the staff person is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing care for children in a group setting.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.4: Documentation that staff have been screened and /or tested for communicable diseases and are medically cleared.
One staff file is missing documentation that the staff has been screened and/or tested for all communicable diseases as required by the Department of Health prior to having contact with children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
The director has not documented that they have observed the use of the applicable developmental learning standards within the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The child care agency did not follow the child ratios and group sizes during the morning hours.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.2: Emergency preparedness and response planning. The child care provider shall comply with all other requirements related to emergency preparedness provided under T.C.A. § 71-3-517
The agency did not complete a fire drill in February.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Lysol disinfectant spray and glade air freshener are not stored in a locked container in the Bamboo Crew classroom. Bleach water and dish soap water are not stored in a locked container in the Sprouts, Sunflower, Sunshine Crew, and Wildflowers classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.9:First-aid and CPR
There were zero educators with current CPR and First Aid certifications on site from 5:00 a.m. to 7:59 a.m.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Due to an educator being late to arrive, children were inappropriately grouped together in one room and the one educator present was unable to properly supervise all children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.2: Weekly menu posted and followed. Substitutions noted in advance of meal.
The breakfast substitution was not noted on the menu in advance. The posted menu shows that today's breakfast would include scrambled eggs, wheat toast, apples, and milk. The agency served cheerios, milk, and apples.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.12: Injuries, illness, accidents documented and reported to parents as required.
A child was recently stung by a bee. The parent was notified through an app. The parent arrived shortly after and the agency did not complete a report.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.13: Each child observed upon arrival for signs of illness and injury.
The receiving educator did not observe each child upon arrival for signs of illness and injury.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
Classroom rules are not posted in the Seeds classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
There were zero educators with current CPR and First Aid certifications on site from 5:00 a.m. to 7:59 a.m.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
This was scored as not met due to a violation cited on 10/13/2023. A violation was cited since an educator's personal backpack was accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. The backpack was beside the children's sink and cabinet. The backpack was removed from the classroom during the visit.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.3: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
The door handles are not easily accessible.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.10 Playground Supervision
Roll call was not completed upon arrival in the Wildflowers classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Roll call was not completed upon arrival in the Wildflowers classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator was observed using a loud voice and inappropriate behavior management with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
An educator's personal backpack was accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. The backpack was beside the children's sink and cabinet. The backpack was removed from the classroom during the visit.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 1.4: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.9: Safe Surroundings-Outdoor Space
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Self reported incident. A child was left unsupervised on the playground. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Plan of corrective action will be completed and returned to PE by director.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One caregiver lacked documentation of education and a physical. Another caregiver lacked documentation of work history being checked and the drug testing policy being provided to the caregiver(s). 1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION. Corrective Action: They will have two people look at the files to make sure they are complete.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On March 8, 2018, the director was informed of inappropriate discipline by a caregiver who yanked a child by their jacket choking the child, but did not report it to the Department of Children's Services, as required. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. Corrective Action: The owner spoke to the director about reporting abuse and the procedure for reporting which she has observed at the agency in the past. Disciplinary action will be given for failure to report, The director will watch the child abuse video again. The agency will also look into having a training by Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: On March 8, 2018, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by yanking an 8 yr. old child up by the hood of his jacket, causing him to choke. 1240-4-3-.09 PROGRAM. Corrective Action: The agency has spoken to the caregiver regarding appropriate discipline and they will watch the child abuse video again as well as a possible training with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency had a new employee and his file was lacking documentation of completing the new employee orientation and reading the licensing rules, as required. 1240-4-3-.07 STAFF. Corrective Action: The agency will have the new employee complete all of the requirements for a new caregiver and they will follow the checklist given to them by the PE or make their own checklist to make sure all requirements for new caregivers are completed in the appropriate time frame.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency did not have a file on a 12 year old child because they were considering her a volunteer and the staff files were not available to the Department because no one on site had a key to the locked file drawer. 1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION. Corrective Action: The agency will get a file for the child counted as a volunteer and the files will be moved so they are available to the Department upon request.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A school age child was temporarily grouped in theToddler room. Instead of getting extra staff to take over the classroom, the child, who had just arrived, was temporarily grouped with the Toddler class while his teacher took care of personal needs. (Corrected on site) 1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Both staff involved will be counseled individually and the other staff will be reminded that toddlers are not to be combined with older children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A volunteer was observed getting the preschool children off of the school bus and walking them to their classroom. Children were not properly supervised by qualified staff. 1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION. 1240-4-3-.07 STAFF. Corrective Action: Volunteers will never be left alone with children and a staff member will be scheduled to get the children off the school bus.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A new employee’s file did not have a criminal disclosure form in their file, as required. 1240-4-3-.07 STAFF. 1240-4-3-.05 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION Corrective Action: New employees will not take the disclosure form with them since it is no longer required at the time of the fingerprinting and the agency staff will make sure the form is filed in each caregiver's record.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The refrigerator was not at the appropriate temperature and the freezer did not have a thermometer in it to show the temperature of the freezer. 1240-4-3-.11 FOOD.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2017
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency did not have a written emergency plan, as required. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency did not have lesson plans available as required. 1240-4-3-.09 PROGRAM.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2017
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of QRIS Monitoring and Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, scoring of the QRIS, and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The agency did not complete a fire drill in February. Lysol disinfectant spray and glade air freshener are not stored in a locked container in the Bamboo Crew classroom. Bleach water and dish soap water are not stored in a locked container in the Sprouts, Sunflower, Sunshine Crew, and Wildflowers classrooms. There were zero educators with current CPR and First Aid certifications on site from 5:00 a.m. to 7:59 a.m. Due to an educator being late to arrive, children were inappropriately grouped together in one room and the one educator present was unable to properly supervise all children. The breakfast substitution was not noted on the menu in advance. The posted menu shows that today's breakfast would include scrambled eggs, wheat toast, apples, and milk. The agency served cheerios, milk, and apples. A child was recently stung by a bee. The parent was notified through an app. The parent arrived shortly after and the agency did not complete a report. The receiving educator did not observe each child upon arrival for signs of illness and injury. Classroom rules are not posted in the Seeds classroom. There were zero educators with current CPR and First Aid certifications on site from 5:00 a.m. to 7:59 a.m.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaints. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation and Safety Plan Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, complaint, and safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Unannounced Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation, safety plan monitoring, and technical assistance. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation and Safety Plan Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, complaint, and safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation and Safety Plan Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations, complaint, and safety plan. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of unannounced] Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and serving of safety plan, complaint investigation, and technical assistance. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. An educator's personal backpack was accessible to the children in the Sunflower classroom. The backpack was beside the children's sink and cabinet. The backpack was removed from the classroom during the visit. An educator was observed using a loud voice and inappropriate behavior management with the children.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate a complaint. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Discussed early morning supervision. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Self reported incident. A child was left unsupervised on the playground. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Plan of corrective action will be completed and returned to PE by director.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: On March 8, 2018, the director was informed of inappropriate discipline by a caregiver who yanked a child by their jacket choking the child, but did not report it to the Department of Children's Services, as required. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY. Corrective Action: The owner spoke to the director about reporting abuse and the procedure for reporting which she has observed at the agency in the past. Disciplinary action will be given for failure to report, The director will watch the child abuse video again. The agency will also look into having a training by Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. Observation: On March 8, 2018, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by yanking an 8 yr. old child up by the hood of his jacket, causing him to choke. 1240-4-3-.09 PROGRAM. Corrective Action: The agency has spoken to the caregiver regarding appropriate discipline and they will watch the child abuse video again as well as a possible training with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The agency did not have a file on a 12 year old child because they were considering her a volunteer and the staff files were not available to the Department because no one on site had a key to the locked file drawer. 1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION. Corrective Action: The agency will get a file for the child counted as a volunteer and the files will be moved so they are available to the Department upon request.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable