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Home › TN › Memphis › Little Scholars Learning Jungle Academy
3897 Lamar Avenue, Memphis TN 38118 · License #100811465 · Center · Child Care
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CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
There were hanging soft animal pillows attached to the cribs. Although the animal pillows were later removed, mobiles and other toys attached to any part of the crib prohibited. Additionally, the one year old chldren were placed in cribs for nap. Individual cots or two-inch (2") mats shall be provided for children ages twelve (12) months through five (5) years, if developmentally appropriate.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 11, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.6: Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
Bleach/water and and a wet wipe was used to clean the changing table. 3. Diapering surface shall be washed with soap and water and sanitized after diapering each child; Although, the educator wore gloves throughout the observation, her hands were not after wiping children's noses or before feeding the children. Additionally, the highchair trays were not cleaned after toys were used before eating lunch.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
The climber/slide does not not have sufficient surfacing and the surfacing does not extend 6 feet out around the equipment.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.1: Food provided by the child care shall be in accordance with USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutritional guidelines.
The children were not served milk until they were finished eating. Additionally, a pacifier was attached to a child's clothing but was removed when informed that it is a safty hazard.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.2: Weekly menu posted and followed. Substitutions noted in advance of meal.
The menu listed: ground beef/cheddar cheese tortilla, refried beans, salsa, and milk. The children were served spaghetti, mixed vegetable, and grapes. The children were given milk once they finished eating.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.5: Rest Period
A child who was visibly sleepy was not placed down for nap.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.15: Universal and standard precautions are used when handling/cleaning and disposal of bodily fluids.
Although the educator wore gloves through the observation, her hands were not washed after wiping children noses nor before feeding children. Additionally, the children's hands were not washed before eating.
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.
An infant child cried off and on throughout the observation. The child was seen falling asleep and yawning. The child was not placed down for nap. Nap should be individualized and children should be placed down for nap when thy are sleepy.
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 is dated November 2025 and weekly activites calendar is dated Septmber 8th.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Documentation was not provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.2: Regular Parent Communication
One of the children's immunizatoin records were not in the child's file. According to the educator, it was given to the parent for updated. A suggestion was made to give the parent a copy.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Mobiles and other toys that attach to any part of the crib are prohibited;
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.2: Emergency preparedness and response planning. The child care provider shall comply with all other requirements related to emergency preparedness provided under T.C.A. § 71-3-517
Records of monthly fire drills were not current. The last fire drill was documented for May 5.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
Educator Trinity Parson was working unsupervised with infants, and SIDS training was not met.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. 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.
Educator Trinity Parson was working in the infant./toddler classroom alone, and her Shaken Baby Training was not met.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.11: Background Checks
There was no record of Infant/Toddler educator Trinity Parson in the background system.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. 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.
LC was unable to access the files as they were locked in the director's office. LC gave TA and on this issue with the children's files and included a violation for Record Keeping in the staff records section.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.2: Staff, and driver records contain documentation of all requirements
LC was unable to access the files as they were locked in the director's office.
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.
LC was unable to access the files as they were locked in the director's office.
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.
Sign in and out sheets did not include space for printed name and signature of parent/guardian/authorized person.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.8: Adequate funding, budget available, financial records available.
LC did not have access to financial records due to the director's office being locked.
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.
LC did not have access to records of subsidized child care/food supplements.
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.
The lesson plan was not current or related to what was observed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Infant/toddler classroom did not have children's artwork posted, nor print materials such as weather charts, calendars, or menus.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
No current lesson plan was posted. The lesson plan that was posted was for May 26th-30th.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.2: Regular Parent Communication
LC was not able to view documentation of the child care agency's hosted planned conferences with the parent/guardian
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
LC made an unannounced visit to the agency on July 23, 2025. LC was unable to access the files as they were locked in the director's office.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
LC made an unannounced visit to the agency on July 23, 2025. Staff Trinity Parson was working in the infant/toddler classroom unsupervised without completing the Safe Sleep Training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
LC made an unannounced visit to the agency on July 23, 2025. Staff Trinity Parson was working in the infant/toddler classroom unsupervised without completing the Shaken Baby Training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
LC Moore made an unannounced visit to the agency on July 23, 2025, and observed that the most recent fire drill was recorded on May 5, 2025. The agency's documentation does not demonstrate that fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.07 · 1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
LC made an unannounced visit to the agency on July 23, 2025. Staff Trinity Parson was working in the infant/toddler classroom unsupervised without a background clearance.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
The lesson plan that was posted in the 4-5 year old class was not current and did not relate to what was observed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Prior to having unsupervised contact with children, staff did not complete the rules and regulations training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.