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2795 Appling Road, Bartlett TN 38133 · License #132492612 · Center · Child Care
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This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Educators should be alert and aware of the entire group, even when working with small children. Name-to-face roll call should be performed during transitions.
Advisory · not a violation
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced visit to investigate a complaint on 03/11/2025, video footage from 02/18/2025 of the Adventures 1 classroom (ages 1-2 years old) where the ratio was 1:8. The required ratio for that age group is 1:7. During an unannounced visit to the agency on 03/11/2025, to investigate a complaint, video footage was reviewed and it was seen that children were sitting at the table for several minutes when the educator was observed looking in her phone instead of closely watching the children when an incident was observed where a child bit another child. During an unannounced visit on 03/11/2025, to investigate a complaint, the agency's licensing consultant and Field Supervisor observed that the agency did not report an incident where a child bit another child's finger (removing some of the skin) which occurred on 3/3/2025. The childcare agency should have notified the Department on the same day of the incident.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint and QRIS Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigating a 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 Licensing Consultant made an unannounced visit to the agency and observed one educator present in the large eating area with nine children (ages 1-4 years old). One-year-olds should not be combined with preschool children. Also, there were 6 children (ages 4 months to 1 yrs old) in the school-age classroom with one educator (1:6) Individual parent meetings to discuss the child's progress and development was not maintained in the child's record. There was no documentation of the agency reviewing the transition plan with the family for infant, toddler or pre-school children from one age group to another. Agency is not currently accredited. Educators should talk with children through serve-and-return conversations, noticing all nonverbal cues, including eye contact, gestures, touch, smiles, pointing, etc. Educators should also ask questions to build children's dialogue. Educators should integrate new words during shared reading and play. Instances of these things did not occur. The educator should demonstrate knowledge of the following in their daily educational activities to enhance the learning environment. This was not observed and the lesson plan did not reflect the activities observed by the licensing consultant. Educators should join in and play while using serve-and-return interactions to build connections with children and support conversational turns (not observed). During an unannounced complaint visit on 2/7/2025, the Licensing Consultant observed one educator present in the large eating area with nine children upon arrival and another child arrived during the walkthrough, which made it 10 children (ages 1-4 years old). One-year-olds should not be combined with preschool children. Also, there were 6 children (ages 4 months to 1 yrs old) in the school-age classroom with one educator (1:6), which made the ratio out of compliance for both groups. During an unannounced complaint visit on 2/7/2025, the Licensing Consultant (LC) observed 5 children (ages 4 months to 1 yrs old) in the school-age classroom unattended. Two of the one-year-old children were drinking milk from their bottles. There was no educator present in the room when the LC entered the room. During an unannounced visit, the Licensing Consultant observed one educator hired in January, did not have a physical(medical clearance) on file. During an unannounced complaint visit on 2/7/2025, the Licensing Consultant (LC) entered the School-Age classroom where there were 5 infants present (ages 4 months to 1 yrs old) unattended. There were 4 children in high chairs. Two of those children (ages 1) in high chairs were drinking milk in their bottles (they were not supervised). The LC told the educator that the younger children were unattended. An educator came out of the kitchen and into the room saying "I'm right here". The LC told her that the children were unattended when the LC entered the doorway.
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The agency had no record of parent signatures or proof of meetings at the agency.
Advisory · not a violation
Although one educator was actively engaged with the children, another did not engage in or join in play with them. One educator sat in a chair to herself and did not interact to make meaningful contributions butions during activities.
Advisory · not a violation
When children were arriving, instances were observed upon arrival when staff did not observe, check children for signs of illness/injury.
Medication logs are required for all medicines (including diaper creams).
Advisory · not a violation
Books that are culturally diverse are needed. Also, materials representing diversity are needed.
Advisory · not a violation
More dramatic play props representing other cultures/diversity are needed.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Children must never be left unsupervised.
Advisory · not a violation
At least two (2) types of dramatic play props representing other cultures/diversity must be accessible.
Advisory · not a violation
This violation was received on a previous visit (06/05/2025), however points are deducted from today's QRIS visit.
Advisory · not a violation
Food shall not be given to a child until the supervising educator is able to provide focused attention to the child.
Advisory · not a violation
• Children shall wash their hands with soap and water before and after meals and snacks.
Advisory · not a violation
• At least two (2) pictures that represent some form of diversity is required.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Fall zones should meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and maintain a depth of 6 inches. Grass is not a sufficient surface for climbing equipment.
Advisory · not a violation
Physicals must be complete before having contact with the children.
Advisory · not a violation
Staff records were not complete.
Advisory · not a violation
Although this violation was cited on 03/11/2025, the points were deducted on today's visit. *Note: For visits other than QRIS visits, the system will not allow points to be deducted until the following QRIS visit.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · safety plan monitoring inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This notice of probation served · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance · follow-up visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan served · follow-up visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan served · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This complaint investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This follow-up visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
The Licensing Consultant made an unannounced visit to the agency and observed one educator present in the large eating area with nine children (ages 1-4 years old). One-year-olds should not be combined with preschool children. Also, there were 6 children (ages 4 months to 1 yrs old) in the school-age classroom with one educator (1:6)
Advisory · not a violation
There was no documentation of the agency reviewing the transition plan with the family for infant, toddler or pre-school children from one age group to another.
Advisory · not a violation
Educators should talk with children through serve-and-return conversations, noticing all nonverbal cues, including eye contact, gestures, touch, smiles, pointing, etc. Educators should also ask questions to build children's dialogue. Educators should integrate new words during shared reading and play. Instances of these things did not occur.
Advisory · not a violation
Individual parent meetings to discuss the child's progress and development was not maintained in the child's record.
Advisory · not a violation
The educator should demonstrate knowledge of the following in their daily educational activities to enhance the learning environment. This was not observed and the lesson plan did not reflect the activities observed by the licensing consultant.
Advisory · not a violation
Agency is not currently accredited.
Advisory · not a violation
Educators should join in and play while using serve-and-return interactions to build connections with children and support conversational turns (not observed).
This incident or injury investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This complaint investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Safe Sleep Practices are not posted in the infant room.
Milk allergies were not posted where the children eat or where food is prepared.
Advisory · not a violation
• Electronic/media (IPAD) device prohibited for children under age two (2).
Advisory · not a violation
Children's wait times were not limited.
Advisory · not a violation
Menu was not posted where parents could view it.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This complaint investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This safety plan monitoring · safety plan served · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This incident or injury investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This complaint investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This licensing inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This follow-up visit · technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This technical assistance · qris monitoring visit inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This inquiry consultation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During the unannounced visit on 10/29/2024, the Licensing Consultant observed toddlers (13-23 months) watching the iPad.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Adult:child ratio was not maintained.
Disposition: Yes