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A current lesson plan was not posted inside of the classroom during the observation.
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This qris monitoring visit · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This complaint investigation · technical assistance inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
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Summary of Safety Plan Delivery Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Delivery. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
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Summary of complaint investigation visit. The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation visit. 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 conducted on December 05, 2025, it was determined that the provider falsified information in program records.
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: There was no individual class list in the 3yr - 5yr classroom. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: Provider will ensure all class list is in each classroom.
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See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Safe sleep touches for infants were not documented and information on feedings, spitting up, diapering, sleep patterns and developmental progress is not being documented for all infants, toddlers and non- verbal children. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: PE provided the Director with a sheet to document daily activities. A copy was given to the infant and toddler teachers, documentation began immediately. Observation: One infant present onsite was not signed in on the individual class attendance list. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. . Corrective Action: The individual class list was immediately updated. Observation: On 8-23-19, DCS Investigator was denied access to complete an open investigation into allegations of physical abuse. 1240-04-01-.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A CHILD CARE AGENCY. Corrective Action: DCS was given access to complete the investigation and staff will receive training in the licensing regulations and professional behaviors in management.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: A person was present inside the agency and on the premise while being excluded from child care and employee was present in the agency without fingerprint clearance. 1240-04-01-.07 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND STATE REGISTRY/RECORDS REVIEW PROCEDURES. Corrective Action: Said people were asked to leave the premise and provider will ensure all backgrounds checks are cleared before staff begins to work.. Observation: The 13-24 month Class is over the group capacity limit of 12 with 14 children present and the 2.5-3yr Class is over the group capacity limit of 18 with 20 children present. 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers Corrective Action: Space was identified for an additional group that will be created with a qualified educator to lead the group. Two prospective staff files are being completed to be hired.
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Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: 1yr class adult:child ratio was out of compliance as 1:11. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. Corrective Action: Management will schedule and prepare for additional staff to be onsite in order to provide coverage to ensure adult:ratios are compliance at all times. Observation: Driver transported children with expired DOS annual training effective 11-29-18. 1240-04-01-.17 TRANSPORTATION. Corrective Action: The driver will attend Dept of Safety annual training before driving and providing transporting duties. The agency put a system in place to ensure all required driver and monitor qualifications are renewed as required, prior to the expiration. Observation: 2.5yr-5yr class adult:child ratio was out of compliance as 1:15. 1240-04-01-.22 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS. Corrective Action: Management will schedule and prepare for additional staff to be onsite to provide coverage in case of an emergency or unexpected situation in order to ensure adult:ratios are compliance at all times. Observation: Children were transported on a bus with expired annual DOS inspection effective 11-16-18. 1240-04-01-.17 TRANSPORTATION. Corrective Action: The agency will have the vehicles inspected prior to transporting children. The agency will put a system in place to ensure all required maintenance, tag registration and inspection is renewed prior to the expiration annually.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Attendance logs were not provided upon DHS & DCS request. 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization, And Administration. Observation: Safety plan issued 6-23-17 is out of compliance; there is not an additional caregiver present in each class. 1240-04-03-.04 Procedures For Obtaining A License. Observation: New Hire Marnisha Tharpe was working in the 4yr-5yr class without documented instruction and orientation prior to assuming duties. 1240-04-03-.07 Staff. Attendance logs were not provided upon DHS & DCS request. 1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The agency had a staff member working in the classroom that has not been fingerprinted and cleared to work. Rule: 1240-04-03-.07 Staff Observation: The files of three staff members were reviewed. The files did not have documentation of required orientation training and SIDS training for a staff member working in the infant room. Rule: 1240-04-03-.07 Staff Observation: PE observed the following classroom not in compliance with adult:child ratios and group size: Infants 2:11 2-5 years 2:24 School age 1:30 Rule: 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision Observation: The sign in and out sheets for 6/19/17 were reviewed. The sign in/out sheets reflected at total of sixty-two (62) children signed in and there were a total of one hundred one (101) children present at the time of the visit. Rule: 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization and Administration
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information OBSERVATION: 3yr DeCario Pollard file did not contain verification the child has been immunized according to Department of Health guidelines. RULE: 1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information A child was injured while on site on three separate occasions. The staff member responsible for the child's supervision stated that the classroom was understaffed and out of ratio. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures., 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION (3) Required Adult: Child Ratios.(a)
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The agency was unable to find the 3yr child copy of her immunization record. Rule: 1240-04-03-.05 OWNERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND ADMINISTRATION. (7) General Record Requirements. (a) All records required by this Chapter shall be maintained in an organized manner on-site at the agency and shall be immediately available to the Department upon request.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: Assessment staff observed a child was left unsupervised while eating lunch. One teacher got up to clean milk spilled by the eating child; creating a lapse in mealtime supervision. Two other teachers were present in the class but was not seated at the table when the spill occurred. Rule: 1240-04-03 Food.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information RULE: 1240-04-03-.11 FOOD. (2) Meal Service. (g) At mealtime, children shall be seated at tables and chairs of appropriate size, and adults shall sit with them. OBSERVATION: On 1/5/2012, During agency annual assessment this violation was observed. Room Observed: Pre-Schoolers. Age Range: 4 & 5 Year olds. Teachers: Carol Young. Lead Assistant: Candi Wooten. Times & Details: 11:18am Children are at the table eating while the teacher is putting out cots and the assistant is in the bathroom cleaning toilets and sink. 11:21am Staff sits down and supervises children who are eating.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The 1yr class adult: child ratio was 1:12 and 3yr -5yr class adult: child ratio was 1:16. Rule: 1240.04.03.06 SUPERVISION. Observation: The 3 month infant named in the complaint file was not onsite for DHS and DCS review and the incident report of the infant child injuries and Memphis Police onsite visit was not available for DHS and DCS review. Rule: 1240-04-03-05 OWNERSHIP/ORGANIZATION/ADMINISTRATION
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: PE observed the daily attendance roll and all of the children had not been signed in. 1240-04-03-.05 Ownership, Organization and Administration.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (a) Agency Responsibility for the Children¿s Supervision. 1. The management of the agency shall maintain a system that enables all children in the agency¿s care to receive a level of supervision of their status and activities that is appropriate to their age and their developmental, physical and mental status so as ensure their health and safety and that allows agency personnel to know the whereabouts of each child in their care. (3) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground. 1. Infant and toddler groups may never exceed the required ratios and group sizes; Two (2)-Four (4) years 1:8-(minimum requirement) with 16 being the maximum. During the agency visit, a total of 48 children from the 2-4yr. old group of children were observed outside on the playground with nearly all of the children sitting on the ground along the fence line with initially two adults present however, a brief moment later, a third teacher arrived to assist bringing the total of adults present to three.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-04-03-.13 TRANSPORTATION. (5) Transportation Staff Qualifications. (a) All drivers and monitors (employed by the agency or provided through contract or otherwise), shall comply with all applicable transportation staff qualifications set forth in this subchapter. (b) Documentation of all transportation staff qualifications shall be kept on file at the agency and shall be immediately available to the Department upon request. (c) Drivers license. At a minimum, the person driving a vehicle used to transport children in a child care agency shall posses a current, valid Tennessee driver license with an ¿F¿ (¿For Hire¿) endorsement or an equivalent endorsement recognized by the Department of Safety as meeting the minimum qualifications for transportation of children enrolled in child care agency in the applicable type of vehicle in which the children are being transported. (e) Health Examinations for Drivers: The agency or the contractor providing transportation services shall maintain documentation, updated annually and signed by the examining licensed physician, licensed psychologist, licensed clinician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician¿s Assistant, verifying that the individual who drives a vehicle transporting the children for the child care agency is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing transportation for children. (h) Following the completion of pre-service transportation training, all persons responsible at any time for the transportation of children (including drivers and monitors), shall complete Department-recognized transportation training on transportation rules every six (6) months. (i) Emergency Aid Training. All persons responsible (including all drivers and monitors), or who in the course of their duties may become responsible at any time, for the transportation of children shall hold current certification in: 1. Infant/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or other certifying organization as recognized by the Department; and 2. A first aid course sponsored or approved by the American Red Cross, or other first aid course, as recognized by the Department. During a review of the agency's driving staff files, there were several drivers who needed a copy of an updated license on file, documentation of updated CPR & First Aid certification, drivers who needed documentation of updated physical exams on file and updated DHS Transportation training was needed for driving staff. *(one driver had no documentation of having received DHS Transportation training on file). One driver was driving the agency vehicle although she had a DHS Investigations letter dated 10/2012 that she was "Not OK to drive".
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information RULE: 1240-04-03-.13 TRANSPORTATION. (6) Vehicle Requirements and Inspections. (f) The child care agency shall maintain documentation that the following daily inspections have been performed and any necessary repairs completed or other appropriate action taken before transporting children: 2. A visual inspection for working headlights and taillights (brake lights and back-up lights), signals, mirrors, wiper blades and dash gauges; OBSERVATION: During the inspection of the bus, it was discovered that the vehicle in fact did not have brake lights.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (1) Supervision Procedures. (3) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground. ((c) Any number of children in excess of the adult:child ratios requires a second qualified adult caregiver; provider, however, that the maximum group size shall not be exceeded.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. (3) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground. (c) Any number of children in excess of the adult:child ratios requires a second qualified adult caregiver; provider, however, that the maximum group size shall not be exceeded. The agency had three classrooms that did not meet Adult/Child ratio. There were 2 classrooms with two yr olds and the ratios were 2:16 and 2:17. There was an toddler room ages 1-2 yrs old that had a ratio of 1:9.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information The adult/child ratios and group sizes was not maintained by the agency in the 2-3 year old group as well as the 3&4 year old group.PE observed the 2-3 yr. old group as 19:2 and the 3&4 year old group as 27:2. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION: (3) Required Adult:Child Ratios. (a) The adult:child ratios shall be maintained by the child care agency while the children are indoors and on the playground. (c) Any number of children in excess of the adult:child ratios requires a second qualified adult caregiver; provider, however, that the maximum group size shall not be exceeded
Disposition: Yes