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Home › TN › Knoxville › Bountiful Blessings
3835 Catalpa Avenue, Knoxville TN 37914 · License #152302100 · Center · Child Care
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Follow up and complaint visit was completed to check the status of violations and new complaint. New violations were issued and some violations had been corrected. Agency had hazdarous items within reach of children. Agency received multiple high risk violations. Agency had personal belongings within reach of the children. The ratio was not met Provider exceeded capacity 1/9/23, 1/10/23, 1/11/23, 1/12/23, 1/16/23, 1/17/23, 1/18/23
Disposition: Yes
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. It also included a review of the QRIS. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Postings 2. Emergency Preparedness Plan 3. No Smoking/Vaping Policy 4. Free Play 5. Room Arrangement 6. Sanitary practices 7. Sign in and out procedures Violations were received and include: 1. Mealtime supervision 2. Equipment 3. Ratio 4. Over Capacity 5. No Smoking/Vaping at child care entrance 6. No Smoking/vaping Policy Correct Action Plan (CAP) completed. Personal belongings: Educator purse and drinks within reach of the children. Kitchen Knives are stored on the kitchen counter and within reach of the children handwashing in the kitchen. Ratios not posted in agency. 1 child was not signed into the agency today. No schedule The children did not have access to quiet play during observation. No smoking/vaping signs are not posted at the entrance. Vaping was premitted within 50 feet of the child care entrance. There was not a balance between child's choice and educator directed. Group time was not limited Children were not allowed to move freely. Written schedule was not posted. A variety of materials were not accessible to the children. The agency has materials in boxes that is blocking the play areas. Materials relevant o the current curriculum was not accessible. No lesson plan posted for this week. Agency does have a lesson plan posted for next week. No lesson plan No rules or guidelines for classroom. No books about feelings Children were not given opportunties for natural choices. Children did not have access to free play. Classroom rules were not posted. The agency does not have a policy that says it is smoke free. Emergency Prepardness plan does not meet requirements. On 1/11/23, the agency had 15 children signed into the agency at the same time. On 1/12/23, the Director stated she had 14 children attending at the same time. A schedule was not posted. No smoking/vaping signs posted Vaping occured within 50 feet of the child care entrance. The agency does not have a smoke free policy. EMS plan does not meet requirements. Educator was not focused on children eating.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Agency had hazdarous items within reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Agency received multiple high risk violations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Agency had personal belongings within reach of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
The ratio was not met
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
Provider exceeded capacity 1/9/23, 1/10/23, 1/11/23, 1/12/23, 1/16/23, 1/17/23, 1/18/23
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Personal belongings: Educator purse and drinks within reach of the children. Kitchen Knives are stored on the kitchen counter and within reach of the children handwashing in the kitchen.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Ratios not posted in agency. 1 child was not signed into the agency today.
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.
No schedule
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.8: Balance between vigorous activity and quiet play or rest.
The children did not have access to quiet play during observation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.10: Smoking/Vaping not permitted in any indoor area or vehicle of child care agency at any time "No Smoking/Vaping" signs posted as required.
No smoking/vaping signs are not posted at the entrance. Vaping was premitted within 50 feet of the child care entrance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.1:Choice/Balance of Teacher & Child initiated activities. (opportunities for children to feel motivated to explore and learn).
There was not a balance between child's choice and educator directed. Group time was not limited Children were not allowed to move freely.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
Written schedule was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.3: Offering developmentally appropriate activities, (reading, writing, play, sorting, self-care, outdoor play) use wide range of language when engaging and allow children to build imagination, independence, and to develop a love of learning.
A variety of materials were not accessible to the children. The agency has materials in boxes that is blocking the play areas.
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 o the current curriculum was not accessible.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
No lesson plan posted for this week. Agency does have a lesson plan posted for next week.
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).
No rules or guidelines for classroom. No books about feelings
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.2: Opportunities for children to acquire social skills and better engage with other children.
Children were not given opportunties for natural choices. Children did not have access to free play.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
Classroom rules were not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.1: Parent Notification of Policies
The agency does not have a policy that says it is smoke free. Emergency Prepardness plan does not meet requirements.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
On 1/11/23, the agency had 15 children signed into the agency at the same time. On 1/12/23, the Director stated she had 14 children attending at the same time.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
A schedule was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
No smoking/vaping signs posted Vaping occured within 50 feet of the child care entrance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The agency does not have a smoke free policy. EMS plan does not meet requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator was not focused on children eating.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
No lesson plan
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10: Daily attendance records maintained on sight including full name of child, signature of parent or authorized representative, and time in/out. Sign-In and out sheets maintained for one (1) year/immediately available.
N/A
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
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Dec 14, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
Category: other. 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 21, 2022
Category: supervision. 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 Dec 20, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.1: Required adult : child ratios and group sizes maintained at all times.
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.4: Mealtime Supervision
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.6:Playground Supervision
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Observation: During the agency’s recent 7/17/19 assessment, the assessor observed a child go into an adjoining room. The child was alone and unsupervised, while educators did not realize he was missing. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Corrective Action: Program Evaluator did technical assistance and a plan of corrective action was completed. The newest educator will receive more supervision training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the agency’s recent 7/17/19 assessment, the assessor observed educators leave young preschool children unattended while eating. 1240-04-03-.11 SUPERVISION Corrective Action: Program Evaluator did technical assistance and a plan of corrective action was completed. The newest educator will receive more supervision training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the agency’s recent 7/17/19 assessment, the assessor observed that a sleeping infant was not touched within fifteen (15) minutes. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION Corrective Action: Program Evaluator did technical assistance and a plan of corrective action was completed. A timer will be purchased and used so that checks will be done every 15 minutes. The infant will turn age one year shortly and the agency does not plan to enroll more infants after that.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes