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3915 Carnation Drive, TN · License #199327756 · Center · Child Care
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CI 1.10:Supervision
The group is out of ratio with two educators present and 5 children under the age of 2. Present during visit: Azaiah-3 mths Royal- 18 mths Kameron-5 mths Naziah-13 mths Lariyah-6 mths Lennox-2.3 years Marlaiya- 2.4 years Lukah-3 years
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. 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. Items observed not stored in a locked area or open rooms: Clorox wipes Lotions Baby Wipes All purpose lysol Moisture-absorbing box Other Hazards: Cords to the computer and other devices in an open room are accessible. Floral Strand hanging down the wall First Aid Missing items: scissors, thermometer, bandage tape, roll gauze, cold pack, liquid soap, tissues Limited toys for the new number of infants in the program. There are limited/to no photos of real people, animals, artwork, children's names, no weather chart, and no calendars. Discussed posting classroom rules for children to see in a way that is understandable for them. During a QRIS visit, a program specialist observed several "keep out of reach of children" items in areas accessible to children and not stored in locked areas. The program specialist also observed items such as electrical cords and a string of floral arrangements that were accessible to children.
Disposition: Yes
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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
E 4.4: Accreditation
New center unable to be accreditated at this time.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
No schedule posted in infant room
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
The infant/toddler area is limited on printed materials on the walls. Need more names, real animals, and people. Both rooms need more child artwork posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
No curriculum posted in infant room
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
No rules posted in younger classroom or older classroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.3: Family Involvement encouraged
Asked current parents, and there is no interest at this time.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
The provider was observed to be out of ratio during a site visit today. It was observed that more than 4 children were on site under the age of 2. Per rules and regulations, the ratio should be no more than 4 children on site, with two educators, who are under the age of 2.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Items observed not stored in a locked area or open rooms: Clorox wipes Lotions Baby Wipes All purpose lysol Moisture-absorbing box Other Hazards: Cords to the computer and other devices in an open room are accessible. Floral Strand hanging down the wall
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.16: Approved first aid kit accessible/staff familiar with contents and use.
First Aid Missing items: scissors, thermometer, bandage tape, roll gauze, cold pack, liquid soap, tissues
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
Limited toys for the new number of infants in the program.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
There are limited/to no photos of real people, animals, artwork, children's names, no weather chart, and no calendars.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
Discussed posting classroom rules for children to see in a way that is understandable for them.
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
During a QRIS visit, a program specialist observed several "keep out of reach of children" items in areas accessible to children and not stored in locked areas. The program specialist also observed items such as electrical cords and a string of floral arrangements that were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.