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Home › TN › Temple Academy Preschool
3810 Kings Lane, TN · License #175557771 · Center · Child Care
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CI 1.1: Administration of medication
During an unannounced visit, LC Kelley observed an expired medication (Inhaler) in the 4y-5y classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
During an unannounced visit to investigate an incident/complaint, it was determined that an incident report was not filled out and a copy was not provided to the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Summary of Complaint Investigation 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. 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
This is a new option that is available for visits conducted after 12/20/2022. This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information
Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs.1240-04-01-.14: Equipment for children: (3) Outdoor Play Equipment: (C) Climbing Equipment (f) Fall zone climber and swings shall have a protective fall zone surfaces recognized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as a shock absorbing resilient material maintained with a minimum average depth of six inches. Observation: Assessor measured less than 1 inch in places on the playground. Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01.14: Equipment for children: (2) Indoor Play Equipment: (a) Sufficient indoor equipment, materials, and toys shall be available to: 1: Meet the active and quiet play needs of all children enrolled. Observation: Assessor noted that children were made to do homework and not allowed access to toys or games Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01-.12: Health and Safety (13) Medications: (c) Accessibility to Medications (3) Over-the-counter diaper creams, ointments, sunscreens and lotions must be inaccessible to children. Observation: Assessor noted that a jar of petroleum jelly was observed on a shelf next to the diaper changing table. Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01-.11: Supervision: (a) To ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled, the management of the child care agency shall maintain a system that enables all children to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status. The child care agency staff shall know where children in their care are at all times, be aware of their activities, and be able to intervene appropriately. Assessor noted that she had to step in two times to maintain a safe environment. 1. One child was on the floor and two other children were on top of him hitting him with closed fist. 2. Child threw musical triangles 3 to 4 times when assessor stepped in and took the triangles.
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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During an unannounced visit to investigate an incident/complaint, it was determined that developmentally appropriate redirection was not received.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced visit to conduct a QRIS monitoring visit, LC observed an expired medication in the 4y-5y classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
LC Kelley did not observe the completion of training hours during the QRIS year 2024-2025 for some staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.1: Administration of medication
Medication is not in the original container, is outdated, and no required documents provided with.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
LC observed a medication for a student that was not in the original container, expired, and also without the required documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 2.1: Children's records shall be complete, organized, maintained on- site and available to the Child Care Licensing Consultant at all times.
Be sure that the Personal Curriculum is signed annually for students 3 and up Influenza forms should be signed annually in August/September. Be sure that the Shot Immunization is in the child's file.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
Lesson Plan theme is not related to what is observed. LC Kelley encourages educator to display books and other materials that relates to the theme.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Books are not integrated throughout the classroom learning space.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E2.3: Educators show regard for child perspective/extend learning opportunities through effective use of questioning, listening, and responding (allow child-initiated activities/interactions as appropriate, elicit child ideas, encourage child talk).
Books about feelings and emotions not present.
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
During an announced visit the number of children allowed during the first hour and a half of the day was exceeded. There were at least 14 children in the classroom prior to children being split into their classrooms. The rules state a maximum of 10.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
During the quarterly visit, it was discovered that staff did not complete training hours for the QRIS year 2023-2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs.1240-04-01-.14: Equipment for children: (3) Outdoor Play Equipment: (C) Climbing Equipment (f) Fall zone climber and swings shall have a protective fall zone surfaces recognized by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as a shock absorbing resilient material maintained with a minimum average depth of six inches. Observation: Assessor measured less than 1 inch in places on the playground. Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01.14: Equipment for children: (2) Indoor Play Equipment: (a) Sufficient indoor equipment, materials, and toys shall be available to: 1: Meet the active and quiet play needs of all children enrolled. Observation: Assessor noted that children were made to do homework and not allowed access to toys or games
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01-.12: Health and Safety (13) Medications: (c) Accessibility to Medications (3) Over-the-counter diaper creams, ointments, sunscreens and lotions must be inaccessible to children. Observation: Assessor noted that a jar of petroleum jelly was observed on a shelf next to the diaper changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs1240-04-01-.11: Supervision: (a) To ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled, the management of the child care agency shall maintain a system that enables all children to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status. The child care agency staff shall know where children in their care are at all times, be aware of their activities, and be able to intervene appropriately. Assessor noted that she had to step in two times to maintain a safe environment. 1. One child was on the floor and two other children were on top of him hitting him with closed fist. 2. Child threw musical triangles 3 to 4 times when assessor stepped in and took the triangles.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. (f) The child care agency shall notify the Department of all serious incidents the same day of the incident, by contacting the Complaint Hotline at 1-800-462-8261. Serious incidents include but are not limited to the following: 1. Any injury that requires medical treatment beyond on-site first aid; The center did not report serious injury to Department of Human services.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-01-.10(1) Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect. (a) Duty to Report. 1. Every operator, owner, licensee, director, primary educator or staff member of, or substitute staff member or volunteer in, a child care agency licensed by the Department of Human Services is individually responsible and required to immediately report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to either the Department of Children’s Services and/or local law enforcement or the judge of the juvenile court in the county of the child’s residence, pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 37-1-403 and 37-1-605. 2. Any statement from a child reasonably indicating abuse/neglect of that child or another child or any evidence of abuse/neglect observed on a child shall be immediately reported by staff to the Department of Children’s Services and/or to local law enforcement or to the judge of the juvenile court in the county of the child’s residence. 3. Determining Suspicion of Abuse/Neglect.(i) The child care agency and/or individual staff shall not delay reporting possible abuse or neglect in an attempt to investigate or verify the abuse/neglect allegations (iii) The child care agency shall not attempt to validate (or “prove”) the allegation prior to making a report as required by the law.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (a) To ensure the health and safety of all children enrolled, the management of the child care agency shall maintain a system that enables all children to receive a level of supervision that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status. The child care agency staff shall know where children in their care are at all times, be aware of their activities, and be able to intervene appropriately.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One new hire/staff did not have proof/documentation for a health exam on file as required. Violation was corrected on 8-24-18. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration Corrective Action Plan: Management will revised new hire checklist to add health exam received within 10 days to make sure all required documents are provided before working.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There were two children under 31months old combined for the first hour of the day with children ages 2 ½ -5 years old. 1240-04-03-06 Supervision Corrective Action Plan: Management will adjust staff schedules to make sure proper coverage and required adult:child ratios are met.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One staff did not have proof/documentation for receiving reporting child abuse/neglect training every six months as required. 1240-04-03.10 Health and Safety Corrective Action Plan: The agency will review staff files more frequently to make sure staff are receives training within the required time.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two classrooms with children ages 3-5 years old were missing outlet covers on outlets accessible to the children. 1240-04-03-12 Physical Facilities Corrective Action Plan: Staff will conduct a morning checks prior to children's arrival to make sure the room is hazardous free.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The playground fence for the toddlers-school agers had protruding nails/bolts accessible to the children. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment For Children Corrective Action Plan: The agency will make sure all staff are conducting a maintenance check on the playground to ensure the area is hazardous free.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Children ages 12 months to 5 years old were served canned peach slices and corn dog nuggets for lunch. 1240-04-03.-11 Food Corrective Action Plan: The agency will make sure kichen staff will have foods cut/chopped to the children's chewing ability.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One staff did not have proof/documentation for a current health exam as required. 1240-04-.03.-05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration Corrective Action Plan: The agency will conduct an audit of staff files more frequently
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2018
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency did not have proof/documentation of a written emergency preparedness plan as required. 1240-04-03-.10 HEALTH AND SAFETY Corrective Action Plan: The agency will keep more than one copy of the emergency preparedness plan to assure the plan is available to review at all times.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2018
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A current food menu was not posted at the agency as required. 1240-04-03.11 FOOD Corrective Action: Management will make sure new menus are posted on Fridays at close of business for the upcoming week.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two children were not signed into agency by an authorized person as required. 1240-04-03.05 Ownership, Organization, and Ownership Corrective Action: Management will make sure staff check at cut-off time in the morning to verify all children have been signed into agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Agency had one staff working in classroom without receiving background check and written verification of background check prior to employment. 1240-04-03-.07 Staff
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2017
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two children were not signed into agency by authorized person as required. 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organizational,and Administration
Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2017
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the assessment, the assessor observed a mealtime supervision lapse of two minutes. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The mulch on the playground did not meet the required six (6) inch depth. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment for Children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Several children's files were missing the pre-placement visit and doctor's information, as required. 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization & Administration.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2017
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-04-01-.09 INCIDENT REPORTING. (f) The child care agency shall notify the Department of all serious incidents the same day of the incident, by contacting the Complaint Hotline at 1-800-462-8261. Serious incidents include but are not limited to the following: 1. Any injury that requires medical treatment beyond on-site first aid; The center did not report serious injury to Department of Human services.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information
Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: One new hire/staff did not have proof/documentation for a health exam on file as required. Violation was corrected on 8-24-18. 1240-04-03-05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration Corrective Action Plan: Management will revised new hire checklist to add health exam received within 10 days to make sure all required documents are provided before working.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During the assessment, the assessor observed a mealtime supervision lapse of two minutes. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision.
Disposition: Yes