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Home › TN › A+ Kentay's Childcare Service
128 TUCKER STREET, TN · License #142138723 · Center · Child Care
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When they operate
Ages served
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
There is not a schedule posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
The lesson plan posted is from December.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
There is no print materials, children artwork, names, or books present in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Summary of Safety Plan & Complaint PCS1009831/33 Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and safety plan serve 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.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of [Enter Visit purpose] Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint invesigation If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The department observed the bathroom the tub with two (2) mop buckets, a mop, and a shower curtain hanging that was accessible to the children during hours of operations.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. TA provided is to ensure children under two are not watching television. 2. TA provided is to ensure all children are signed in by a parent/guardian. Ensure they have time in/out. 3. TA provided is to ensure children are never left alone. 4. TA provided is to ensure children UNDER 30 months are not combined with children OVER 30 months. 5. TA provided is classrooms can only be combined during the first/last hour of the day. 6. TA provided is to ensure educators inform parents of any scheduled media viewing. 7. TA provided the critical violations can be found on page 14. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed the educator leave children unattended for two to three minutes. During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed five children not signed in with the name of the individual who brought the child. During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed children watching television. LC asked if were parents informed about the children watching television and F. Transou stated "no". During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed age grouping from 6 weeks to 12-year-olds in the same classroom. During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed the educator leave children unattended for two to three minutes.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The lesson plan posted is from December 2024.
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 are not present in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
Classroom rules are not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.3: Family Involvement encouraged
The agency does not have a Family Advisory Board.
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
The lesson plan posted is from December 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
The owner/director allegedly spanked and yelled at a child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
The owner/director allegedly sapnked and yelled at a child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
The owner/director allegedly spanked and yelled at a child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.16 · 1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities
The department observed the bathroom the tub with two (2) mop buckets, a mop, and a shower curtain hanging that was accessible to the children during hours of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.1: Children's records shall be complete, organized, maintained on- site and available to the Child Care Licensing Consultant at all times.
Ensure children's files are complete and have all required documentation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. 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).
Ensure educators are interacting with children and not sitting down the whole time.
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
On July 19, 2023. LC Tomaneikia Cannon observed age grouping from 12 months- 12 years in the same classroom. There were fourteen (14) children present with one (1) educator.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed children watching television. LC asked if were parents informed about the children watching television and F. Transou stated "no".
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed the educator leave children unattended for two to three minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed five children not signed in with the name of the individual who brought the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed age grouping from 6 weeks to 12-year-olds in the same classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced complaint visit, LC observed the educator leave children unattended for two to three minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
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.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
N/A
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: PE observed (1) one infant in a crib with a blanket. 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision Corrective Action: Agency stated that the parents will not be allowed to bring blankets into the agency when child is being dropped off, and staff will be prohibited from using any blankets in the crib.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2019
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation Fifteen children ages three to seven years were grouped together with two caregivers. The maximum group size for this age range is ten. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Blinds in the infant/toddler room were broken. Some equipment on the playground was broken and had sharp plastic edges. Some equipment on the playground was dirty. Broken equipment must be removed from the agency or playground until it is fixed. Equipment must be kept clean by frequent washing with soap and water. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Three children were observed in cribs. There were blankets in each crib. To prevent SIDS, no blankets or soft bedding are permitted in cribs. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One caregiver was present with twelve children ages 2 1/2 to 8 years. The ratio for this age range is 1:10. Another caregiver was present with eight children ages 5 months to 2 years. The ratio for this age range is 1:5. Rule 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Children were napping on mats that were touching and in some cases overlapping. They were not placed in a face to feet pattern. At nap time, children must be placed in a face to feet pattern with enough room to walk between the mats or cots. 1240-04-03-.10 Health and Safety
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2017
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Mats were observed to have the foam coming out. Some children had only one cover and were sleeping straight on the mat. Mats must be in good repair and two covers must be available for children-one to lie on and one to cover with. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. TA provided is to ensure the agency is following the Licesning Rules and Regulations and their parent handbook policy. 2. TA provided is to ask parents to bring children an extra change of clothes, incase an accident happens. 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
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Observation Fifteen children ages three to seven years were grouped together with two caregivers. The maximum group size for this age range is ten. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Blinds in the infant/toddler room were broken. Some equipment on the playground was broken and had sharp plastic edges. Some equipment on the playground was dirty. Broken equipment must be removed from the agency or playground until it is fixed. Equipment must be kept clean by frequent washing with soap and water. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment Observation: Three children were observed in cribs. There were blankets in each crib. To prevent SIDS, no blankets or soft bedding are permitted in cribs. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision Observation: One caregiver was present with twelve children ages 2 1/2 to 8 years. The ratio for this age range is 1:10. Another caregiver was present with eight children ages 5 months to 2 years. The ratio for this age range is 1:5. Rule 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision Observation: Children were napping on mats that were touching and in some cases overlapping. They were not placed in a face to feet pattern. At nap time, children must be placed in a face to feet pattern with enough room to walk between the mats or cots. 1240-04-03-.10 Health and Safety Observation: Mats were observed to have the foam coming out. Some children had only one cover and were sleeping straight on the mat. Mats must be in good repair and two covers must be available for children-one to lie on and one to cover with. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment
Disposition: Yes