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Home › TN › Kreative Kids Childcare Center
601 Gallatin Pike South, TN · License #172158475 · Center · Child Care
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CI 1.10:Supervision
Missing Evidence: Adult:child ratios were not followed in all classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.6: Provider complies with requirements on outdoor play and indoor/outdoor physical activity.
Missing Evience: Outside play time did not meet the required time for preschool.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
Summary of QRIS Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and scoring of the QRIS. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Keep out of reach items were inaccessible but not locked up. One classroom had children ages 20 months-4 years (2:12). Food was brought from the kitchen to the classroom uncovered and left unattended. Classroom door knobs are not easily accessible. The door knobs are round. Two classrooms did not have at least two diversity books. They each had one diversity book. Meal time supervision plan is missing in some classrooms and there's no written details on the meal time supervision plan. Children waited at the table over five minutres for lunch. Materials relevant to the curriculum were not present in the classroom. One classroom had children ages 20 months through four years old. The ratio was 2:12. Children's entire file was not present onsite, only their emergency contact list. The agency was over their licensed capacity.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and a Complaint Visit. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. An infant was asleep wearing a rubber bib, and a pacifier attached with a ribbon clip.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The assessor observed 2 infants who were not 12 months when they were placed on the mats. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: The Director will monitor the children's ages for transitioning from a play n pack to a sleeping mat. Observation: Three children were not signed into the agency. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: The Director will check the sign in sheets every morning .
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E 3.7: Materials used stimulate a variety of large muscle skills.
Missing Evidence: Portable gross motor materials was not observed for all age groups.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.15: Universal and standard precautions are used when handling/cleaning and disposal of bodily fluids.
Missing Evidence: Posted procedures for diapering were not observed in all applicable classrooms.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
Missing Evidence: Extra materials were not observed to be stored in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
Missing Evidence: Lesson plan was not observed to have a theme.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Missing Evidence: The written lesson plan was not observed with TN-ELDS.
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
Adult:child ratios were not followed in the 2y-4y classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Keep out of reach items were inaccessible but not locked up.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
One classroom had children ages 20 months-4 years (2:12).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.1: Food sanitation procedures followed.
Food was brought from the kitchen to the classroom uncovered and left unattended.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.3: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
Classroom door knobs are not easily accessible. The door knobs are round.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.5: Books, pictures, and materials representing people of different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender in non- stereotyping roles available for children.
Two classrooms did not have at least two diversity books. They each had one diversity book.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.9: Mealtime Supervision
Meal time supervision plan is missing in some classrooms and there's no written details on the meal time supervision plan.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
Children waited at the table over five minutres for lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
Materials relevant to the curriculum were not present in 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
One classroom had children ages 20 months through four years old. The ratio was 2:12.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Children's entire file was not present onsite, only their emergency contact list.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The agency was over their licensed capacity.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An infant was asleep wearing a rubber bib, and a pacifier attached with a ribbon clip.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Most carpets were dirty and/or stained. Many overhead lights were not operating.
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.
Two rooms did not have windows so natural light was not available. Door handles were not accessible for a person with disabilities.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.16 · 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities
Area carpets were stained and or dirty in most rooms. Many overhead lights were not working.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The assessor observed 2 infants who were not 12 months when they were placed on the mats. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: The Director will monitor the children's ages for transitioning from a play n pack to a sleeping mat.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Three children were not signed into the agency. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: The Director will check the sign in sheets every morning .
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A door's hinge was broken. 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN. Corrective Action: They will fix the door, take a picture, and send it to the Child Care Program Evaluator.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The infant bottles were not labeled with names in the refridgerator. The two refridgerators need thermometers. 1240-04-01-.13 FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE. Corrective Action: The staff will check the infant bottles to ensure they are labeled with the names before putting them in the refridgerator. Director, Ms. Stokes will put thermomters in the refridgerators and take a picture and send to Child Care provider.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2019
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
(Observation: Program Assessor Amy Joy observed the infant classroom with a ratio of 1:6 during the assessment on 1/9/19.) 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS The agency must maintain a ratio of 1:5 for infants and toddlers and 1:4 for infants alone.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2019
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: a personal handbag was sitting in a pack 'n play in the infant and toddler classroom. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY PE conducted follow up visit on 8/6/18 and no personal belongings were accessible to children and Ms. Stokes provided documentation staff had been trained on keeping personal belongings in the office or their vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: it was 9:00 am and no day sheets had been initiated for the children in the infant and toddler classroom 1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION PE conducted followup visit on 8/6/18 and the day sheets were being completed properly and the director had re-trained staff on completing day sheets, which was documented.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-1-3-.06 SUPERVISION (Observation: the infant classroom ratio was 1:10, which was out of ratio and over the allowed group size.)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.08 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (Observation: upon PE's arrival at the agency, a seven month old was asleep in a swing and a three month old was asleep in an infant chair on the floor.)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.11 FOOD (Observation: PE observed a bottle propped in an infant chair with a sleeping infant.)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-4-3-.06 SUPERVISION (Observation: Lindsey Rivera, assessor, observed the caregivers in the infant room fail to check sleeping infants by touch every fifteen minutes.)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
STAFF 1240-4-3-.07 (Observation: PE received a video from a former employee showing two caregivers yelling and behaving very inappropriately in front of the children.)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 24, 2017
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two (2) children of school age placed in the classroom with children ages 3 years and up; during naptime they sat at the table with the teacher in a dark classroom without an opportunity for involvement in developmentally appropriate activities. 1240-403-.09 Program
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2016
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The sign in and out sheet indicates that children were not signed in and / or out on some days and were signed in on the wrong date on other days. The staff attendance indicates one teacher did not sign in or out on two days but states that she was present on both days. 1240-4-3-.05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2016
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Current insurance information unavailable when requested by PE. 1240-04-03--05 Ownership, Organization, & Administration
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2016
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: A three year old child was left outside without adult supervision on March 17, 2015 by her caregiver for approximately one minute. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2015
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: Two children’s less than thirty months of age files do not contain proof of a health examination, as required. 1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2015
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: One staff file does not contain current CPR and 1st aid certification and one staff file does not contain current 1st aid certification, as required for all employees for centers providing extended care services. 1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH & SAFETY
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2015
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information (Observation: Program Assessor Amy Joy observed the infant classroom with a ratio of 1:6 during the assessment on 1/9/19.) 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS The agency must maintain a ratio of 1:5 for infants and toddlers and 1:4 for infants alone.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: a personal handbag was sitting in a pack 'n play in the infant and toddler classroom. 1240-4-3-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY PE conducted follow up visit on 8/6/18 and no personal belongings were accessible to children and Ms. Stokes provided documentation staff had been trained on keeping personal belongings in the office or their vehicle. Observation: it was 9:00 am and no day sheets had been initiated for the children in the infant and toddler classroom 1240-4-3-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION PE conducted followup visit on 8/6/18 and the day sheets were being completed properly and the director had re-trained staff on completing day sheets, which was documented.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-1-3-.06 SUPERVISION (Observation: the infant classroom ratio was 1:10, which was out of ratio and over the allowed group size.) 1240-4-3-.08 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN (Observation: upon PE's arrival at the agency, a seven month old was asleep in a swing and a three month old was asleep in an infant chair on the floor.) 1240-4-3-.11 FOOD (Observation: PE observed a bottle propped in an infant chair with a sleeping infant.)
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Two (2) children of school age placed in the classroom with children ages 3 years and up; during naptime they sat at the table with the teacher in a dark classroom without an opportunity for involvement in developmentally appropriate activities. 1240-403-.09 Program Observation: The sign in and out sheet indicates that children were not signed in and / or out on some days and were signed in on the wrong date on other days. The staff attendance indicates one teacher did not sign in or out on two days but states that she was present on both days. 1240-4-3-.05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information OBSERVATION: A three year old child was left outside without adult supervision on March 17, 2015 by her caregiver for approximately one minute. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION.
Disposition: Yes