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Home › TN › Knoxville › Forever Increasing Academy
1749 Connecticut Avenue, Knoxville TN 37921 · License #117726542 · Center · Child Care
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Ages served
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Nine (9) children were present, but only 7 children were signed into the agency. One child had the time written for arrival, but not the name or signature of whoever dropped off. One child was not signed in at all.
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans A naptime supervision lapse occurred. Keep out of reach items were accessible to children. Safe sleep procedures were not followed for two infants. Nap rooms were too dark.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: During an unannounced visit to the group home the adult:child ratio was observed to be 2:17 with children ages 5 months to 4 years; this exceeds the allowed maximum of 12 preschool children. Corrected on site before the Program Evaluator left for the day. The ratio was 2:9 when the PE departed the agency. 1240--04-01-.21 Supervision Corrective Action: The primary educator stated she will enforce pick up and drop off policies more strictly. The program will only operate one shift. Observation: One (1) infant was observed asleep on a couch. Infants shall be placed in a crib or pack and play for sleeping. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The provider will ensure that the group home has enough equipment for all infants, 6 weeks to 12 months of age, to be placed in pack and plays or cribs to sleep. Observation: Two (2) infants were observed sleeping in pack and plays with blankets and pillows; soft bedding is prohibited in cribs or pack and plays while infants are sleeping. Corrected on site. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The infants were removed from the pack and plays. Safe Sleep procedures were reviewed with the primary educator and safe sleep resources were sent to the provider to use for training educators.
Disposition: Yes
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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Some educators were missing annual and/or CCDBG training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
A few educators were missing their annual abuse and neglect training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
A naptime supervision lapse was observed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit on August 20, 2025, a supervision lapse occured.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.21 · 1240-04-01-.21 Specific Requirements for Group Child Care Homes
A naptime supervision lapse occurred.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Keep out of reach items were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Safe sleep procedures were not followed for two infants.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Nap rooms were too dark.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
Category: other. 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.
Children's files were missing some required elements, such as enrollment date, birth date, pre-enrollment visit, and signature that parents have received agency's policies and licensing rules.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.6: 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.
Two children's sign in sheets were missing. The children were not present that day.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.9: Records of subsidized child care/food supplements.
All the children enrolled are on the certificate. Two of the enrolled children's sign-in sheets are missing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Sign in and out sheets were missing for two children. Also, two children were not signed out for multiple weeks in a row.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: An eight month old was observed in a pack and play with a bottle inside the pack and play. 1240-04-01 13: FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE. Corrective Action: The violation was corrected by the educator on site. PE gave technical assistance on no bottles in pack and plays with infants.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2020
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A five-month-old infant was observed in a pack and play with a bib around his neck. 1240-04-01.11: SUPERVISION. Corrective Action: The educator corrected the violation on cite. PE gave technical assistance on safe sleep
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2020
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Daily attendance was not documented for two children in attendance on 9/12/19 as required by licensing rules. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: The violation was corrected on site. Agency staff immediately documented required attendance.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One child had a file with her name printed on it, but no documentation was on file for this child. Additionally, one other child was missing required parent information. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: Staff noted they would contact parents and obtain required documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Staff could not locate documentation to show that the children had the required Keeping Kids Safe Training. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. Corrective Action: The staff in charge called the director who noted the documentation was on file and noted she would have it for the PE at the announced visit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation Two children did not have required well being exams. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: Staff noted they would contact the parent's asap to obtain the required documentation.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2019
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE arrived to the group home and observed an eighteen month old child alone in the kitchen. The staff member in charge noted he was assisting the children clean up toys in the playroom and did not observe the child walk out of the room and to the kitchen. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. The violation was corrected on site. Corrective Action: Agency staff noted they would ensure that the kept all children within site at all times. It was noted a CCRR referral would be made for supervision training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A new staff member who started on 4/1/19 did not have Before You Begin Training certification on file as required by licensing rules. 1240-04-01-.06 STAFF. Corrective Action. A POCA was completed with the owner/director. The staff noted she had previously had the training and would provide it for the file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: While observing equipment PE Garner observed a large six tier shelving unit that was not anchored, a small able holding a printer that was not anchored, a brown shelf that was not anchored, and a black shelving unit (housing an anchored TV) that was not anchored. 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN. Corrective Action: A plan of corrective action was left with the provider in charge. PE gave technical assistance with ideas for securing/anchoring the equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A broken shelf was observed in the pre-k playroom and a porch railing which was unsteady was observed on the porch. 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN. Corrective Action: A POCA was left with the staff emember in charge. PE Garner gave suggestions on removing the broken shelf and repairing the porch railing
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The cots were not labeled as required by licensing rules. 1240-04-01-.14 EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN. Plan of Correction: A POCA was left with the staff in charge. PE suggested either labeling each cot or placing numbers on each cot with a name list.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2019
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A new employee’s file was not available for review on site at the group home. Employee files are required to be maintained on site. 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping Corrective Action: The program evaluator provided technical assistance by listing the documents needed for the employee’s file. Ms. Pennington will compile the needed documentation and all new staff files will be on site during operating hours.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2018
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During an unannounced visit to the group home the adult:child ratio was observed to be 2:17 with children ages 5 months to 4 years; this exceeds the allowed maximum of 12 preschool children. Corrected on site before the Program Evaluator left for the day. The ratio was 2:9 when the PE departed the agency. 1240--04-01-.21 Supervision Corrective Action: The primary educator stated she will enforce pick up and drop off policies more strictly. The program will only operate one shift.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One (1) infant was observed asleep on a couch. Infants shall be placed in a crib or pack and play for sleeping. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The provider will ensure that the group home has enough equipment for all infants, 6 weeks to 12 months of age, to be placed in pack and plays or cribs to sleep.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Two (2) infants were observed sleeping in pack and plays with blankets and pillows; soft bedding is prohibited in cribs or pack and plays while infants are sleeping. Corrected on site. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: The infants were removed from the pack and plays. Safe Sleep procedures were reviewed with the primary educator and safe sleep resources were sent to the provider to use for training educators.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.