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Home › TN › Memphis › Growth Leadership and Learning Academy
7550 E Shelby Dr, Memphis TN 38125 · License #155756317 · Center · Child Care
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Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The agency is transporting children without prior approval by the department.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a complaint. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Staff Record Requirements.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a 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 Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigation of a complaint. 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 visit on 08/06/2025, children were observed sitting in high chairs watching Mickey Mouse.
Disposition: Yes
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. During an announced visit with CCR&R (licensing partner), toddlers were served corndogs that were off of the stick and cut into fours, however they were not cut or diced into smaller pieces for that age group. One of the toddlers sleeping in a playpen had a pacifier clipped to his shirt. Two of toddlers had sippy cups in their cribs. During an unannounced visit conducted by Licensing Consultant Angela Thacker, the toddler class and the pre-k classes were observed eating lunch without milk and it was not served to the children until after they ate. During an announced visit on 03/14/2024 conducted by CCR&R (Licensing partner), toddlers were observed watching TV during mealtime. During an unannounced visit on 03/18/2024 by Licensing Consultant, Angela Thacker observed the large TV screen in the auditorium on while the children ate lunch. Children were left unattended while sleeping. During the visit conducted on 03/14/2024, the ratio in the auditorium when children ate lunch was 1:17 (ages 1-12 years old). During the visit conducted 03/18/2024, the toddler room was out of ratio 1:7. During an announced visit with CCR&R (licensing partner)on 03/14/2024, three children were observed eating at a table unsupervised. Also, during lunch time in the large auditorium, there were a mixed age group of children ranging from 1-12 years old. The educator was observed standing in the middle of the tables with her back to the toddlers who were 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-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Ratio/ Grouping
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.17 · 1240-04-01-.17 Transportation
The agency is transporting children without prior approval by the department.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Keep out of reach products were in reach of school-age children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Ratio was unmet when one of the two educators left the infant classroom to prepare lunch from 11:16-11:27 before another educator went in the classroom. There intial ratio was 2:5. When that educator left the room, the ratio was 1:5 (ages 6wks to 12 months).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.2: Weekly menu posted and followed. Substitutions noted in advance of meal.
The menu posted when we arrived was not current. It had January
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. 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.
There was no variety of materials accessible to encourage cognitive learning/ critical thinking and develop notor skills.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
No artwork displayed, age-appropriate print materials, names for promoting letters and sounds.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
School-agers did not have a lesson plan to support the curriculum.
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 should be present in the classroom.
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
Keep out of reach products were in reach of school-age children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
In the Infant room, the initial ratio was 2:5. When an educator left the room, the ratio was 1:5 (ages 6wks to 12 months).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Staff Record Requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
During an announced QRIS visit today, a name-to-face roll call was not done when transitioning from the cafeteria to their classrooms. Also, this same violation was received from a previous visit on 07/14/2025.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.1: Food sanitation procedures followed.
Children (with head and neck control) should wash their hands before bottle feedings and any other meals.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.5: Books, pictures, and materials representing people of different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and gender in non- stereotyping roles available for children.
Pictures representing different races, cultures, ages, abilities, and genders in non-stereotypical roles should be accessible for children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.6: Dramatic play materials include items from different cultures.
At least 2 dramatic play materials should include items from different cultures.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.9: Mealtime Supervision
A mealtime supervision plan based on the ages and abilities of the children should be posted and updated as needed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
Infants should have individualized schedules.
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.
Educational materials that reflect a various range of cultures, languages, abilities, and family structures should be available. Also, a variety of fine motor, blocks and dramatic play materials should be 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.
The lesson plan was not posted in the classroom and the one that was posted outside of the classroom was dated for November.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Print materials were not posted around the classroom. Children's artwork was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
A lesson plan should be posted and support the curriculum.
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 must be present in the classroom and utilized as a resource to help children better understand their own feelings and emotions.
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
Educators should utilize diapering procedures.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Daily logs were not documented throughout the day.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Infants should be removed from car seats immediately upon arrival. And children should not be kept in high chairs longer than 15 minutes.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Name-to-Face roll call was not conducted during transitions.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During an unannounced visit on 08/06/2025, children were observed sitting in high chairs watching Mickey Mouse.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Staff must be alert and visually supervise children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.2: Staff, and driver records contain documentation of all requirements
3 Staff files were missing: Physicals(2), written emergency contact information, and written employment verification
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.4: Documentation that staff have been screened and /or tested for communicable diseases and are medically cleared.
Two new employees physicals were not in the files.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an announced QRIS visit on 7/14/2025, the licensing consultant observed a supervision lapse.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
E 4.1 : Parent communication- Developmental checklist
The agency doesn't have a developmental checklist that is documented in the children's files.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.2: Preparing child and family for successful transitions at each care level *Score NA if School-Age Only Program or if Family/Group home with no transitions.
The agency does not currently maintain documentation of reviewing transition plans with the families (in the children's files).
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.4: Accreditation
The agency is not accredited.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.7: Hiring Practices/Annual Evaluations
Annual evaluations were not completed for an educator who has been employed since December of year 2023.
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.
There was no lesson plan posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
There was no children's artwork displayed. There were no materials that help children make connections to their daily lives.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an announced visit, the Licensing Consultant observed new employee files (3) and they were missing emergency contact names, phone numbers, and addresses. Also, there was no written statement that prior work history had been checked for those 3 educators. Documentation of certificates as recorded in the TNPAL system was not recorded in the 3 files. Also, two employees were missing disclosure forms and cleared background results.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During an unannounced visit on 8/27/2024, the Licensing Consultant and Field Supervisor observed three two-year-olds with an infant (6 months old) and her educator. During the walk-through, the educator in the Butterflies classroom (ages 18 months – 2 ½ years old) stated that during nap, she had seven toddlers until they awoke from nap which caused the ratio to be out of compliance. After they awakened, they were taken to the infant educator in the multipurpose/cafeteria for p.m. snack and the remainder of the day.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
During an unannounced visit on 8/27/2024, the Licensing Consultant and Field Supervisor observed three infants (ages 5 – 8 months old) in the Little Caterpillar room in a walker, a bouncy seat, and a swing holding bottles. Two infants were drinking water, and one infant was drinking milk. Infants must be held for bottle feedings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
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 visit on 8/27/2024, the Licensing Consultant and Field Supervisor observed three two-year-olds with an infant (6 months old) and her educator. The educator in the Butterflies classroom (ages 18 months – 2 ½ years old) stated after naptime, three of her toddlers (2 years old) were taken to the infant educator for p.m. snack and the remainder of the day. Infants shall not be grouped with children over 30 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced follow-up visit on 08/05/2024, the licensing consultant observed that four educator's files were incomplete missing: physicals.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced follow-up visit on August 5, 2024, licensing consultant Angela Thacker reviewed files and found that an educator had not completed their First-Aid/CPR training within the first 90 days of employment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced follow-up visit on 08/05/2024, the licensing consultant observed that educator's files were incomplete missing: physicals, references, application and/or First-Aid/CPR certification.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced follow-up visit on July 25, 2024, the licensing consultant and field supervisor observed that there were educators in the Toddler classroom (ages 2–3-year-olds) and in the School-Age classroom (ages 5–11-year-old), who were not qualified educators. The educators have not had the preservice training that is required before they can supervise children alone.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During an unannounced follow-up visit on July 25, 2024, licensing consultant and field supervisor observed that an educator had not completed their First-Aid/CPR training within the first 90 days of employment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.19 · 1240-04-01-.19 Tennessee Professional Archive of Learning
Two educators did not have TNPAL accounts.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
One educator did not have a file and other educators had incomplete files, which were missing physicals, references, first aid/CPR training and pre-service trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Large industrial-sized fan in the hall where children pass through had an electrical cord that was accessible as well as that fan was not safe equipment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.8: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, child maltreatment *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
An educator had unsupervised contact with the children before completing shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.9:First-aid and CPR
There is an educator present who has been employed for over 120 days, who has not completed first aid and CPR training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Ratios no followed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.11: Background Checks
Employee supervising children and has not been background checked.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.4: Accreditation
Agency is not accredited.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.8: Orientation *Score NA if no new staff
Staff did not have the required pre-service training.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced QRIS visit on 07/16/2024, the licensing consultant observed that the children in the school-age, Pre-K and older toddler classroom were not supervised by a qualified educator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During an unannounced QRIS visit on 07/16/2024, two infant classrooms had TVs on.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced QRIS visit on 07/16/2024, the licensing consultant (LC) observed that the educator's (Cedric Killebrew) file was incomplete.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
During an unannounced QRIS visit on 07/16/2024, the licensing consultant observed a large industrial-sized fan and an electrical cord in the hall where children pass through was accessible and within reach of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
During an unannounced QRIS visit on 07/16/2024, the licensing consultant (LC) observed in an educator's file (Cedric Killebrew) had not completed the required preservice trainings before having contact with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
During an announced visit with CCR&R (licensing partner), toddlers were served corndogs that were off of the stick and cut into fours, however they were not cut or diced into smaller pieces for that age group. One of the toddlers sleeping in a playpen had a pacifier clipped to his shirt. Two of toddlers had sippy cups in their cribs. During an unannounced visit conducted by Licensing Consultant Angela Thacker, the toddler class and the pre-k classes were observed eating lunch without milk and it was not served to the children until after they ate.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
During an announced visit on 03/14/2024 conducted by CCR&R (Licensing partner), toddlers were observed watching TV during mealtime. During an unannounced visit on 03/18/2024 by Licensing Consultant, Angela Thacker observed the large TV screen in the auditorium on while the children ate lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Children were left unattended while sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
During the visit conducted on 03/14/2024, the ratio in the auditorium when children ate lunch was 1:17 (ages 1-12 years old). During the visit conducted 03/18/2024, the toddler room was out of ratio 1:7.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an announced visit with CCR&R (licensing partner)on 03/14/2024, three children were observed eating at a table unsupervised. Also, during lunch time in the large auditorium, there were a mixed age group of children ranging from 1-12 years old. The educator was observed standing in the middle of the tables with her back to the toddlers who were eating.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes
The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. It also included a complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. PS discussed incident reporting procedures and reminded agency of requirements 2. PS reviewed the agency's expulsion policy, and updates were suggested. 3.PS reminded agency of screen time limitations. No Violations were received
Disposition: Not Applicable