Keestone Academy
630 Kindra Drive, TN · License #188817241 · Child Care
Contact
- Phone
- (731) 602-0481
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 630 Kindra Drive, TN · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Kristin Alexander
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 88-Star quality rating
- Accepts child care assistance
- Licensed for 187 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services- Compliant
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The agency did not submit a serious incident report for an incident that was required to be reported to the Department of Children's Services (DCS).
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
The agency failed to submit a report to the Department of Children's Services when a parent brought concerns to them about their child.
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator was observed in the classroom door talking to someone in the hallway instead of focusing on the children. The educator was also observed on their phone.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A child was moved from one class to another and was not signed in to the new classroom.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator was observed in the classroom door talking to someone in the hallway instead of focusing on the children. The educator was also observed on their phone.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
Missing Evidence: A two year old classroom didn't have a sign that said "No known allergies" posted in the room.
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Missing Evidence: Multiple classrooms had items labeled "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible, but not locked up.
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
Missing Evidence: The children had rice crispie treats and apple juice for snack. Rice crispie treats do not follow CACFP nutritional guidelines. TA was provided along with the CACFP guidelines.
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During an unannounced QRIS monitoring visit, staff stated children were shuffled from one room to different classroom around 10:00am this morning. The agency did maintain adult:child ratios. Children shall be kept with the same group throughout the day.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
Missing Evidence: LC did not observe documentation of a monthly review of the emergency preparedness plan since January 2025.
- Not Met - Violation
CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
Missing Evidence: An educator in the 6 weeks-30 months class did not document SIDS checks. She states she performs SIDS checks every 15 minutes, but did not document them.
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Missing Evidence: Items labeled as "keep out of reach of children" were inaccessible, but not locked up.
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
Missing Evidence: The lesson plan is not theme based.
- Not Met - Technical Assistance
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Missing Evidence: LC did not observe documentation of health/safety or literacy activities on the lesson plan.
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator in the infant room did not document SIDS checks every 15 minutes as required.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
- Compliant
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A parent was not notified of an injury their child received at the agency. An incident report was not completed the same day of the incident.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 5, 2026 inspection noted: “The agency did not submit a serious incident report for an incident that was required to be reported to the Department of Children's Services (DCS).” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “An educator was observed in the classroom door talking to someone in the hallway instead of focusing on the children. The educator was also observed on their p…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 7, 2025 inspection noted: “Missing Evidence: A two year old classroom didn't have a sign that said "No known allergies" posted in the room.” — what has changed since then?
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