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Home › TN › Butter's Love Academy for Early Learning
1030 Dover Road, TN · License #168168019 · Center · Child Care
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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. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The child care agency was out of ratio in the toddler room.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint and Safety Plan Monitoring Visit. The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint and safety plan monitoring visit. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. After leaving the agency, LC realized the agency had been out of ratio in the 1—and 2-year-old room. The ratio was 2:13 when the required ratio would be 2:12. For follow up LC called the director and assistant director to inform them of the violation. LC gave the solution to them that when they realize they are out of ratio they need to call parents to pick up children until they are again in ratio.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of complaint investigation and safety plan monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation and safety plan monitoring visit. 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 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 3 year old child left the classroom without the educator being aware went to the door of the next classroom that was closed and then went back to her classroom. This 1 - 2-year-old (under 2 1/2) room was out of ratio because the maximum group size is 12 children and the required ratio is 1 educator for 6 children. For more than 6 children a second educator must be present. Infant room - LC Fox and SIU observed the ratio in this room as 1:6. The required ratio for this age group is 1 educator with 4 children. More than 4 children requires a second educator to be present in the room.
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
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An educator was not providing direct supervision to a child when they were drinking a bottle.
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
Children under the age of two years old was watching television. The children in the classroom were infants to one year old.
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 two year old classroom had eight children. This exceeded the required ratio of 1:7.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
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
Executive driector stated they have never conducted an alternate emergency drill.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
Allergy list not updated. Classrooms that do not have allergies do not have signs stating this.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
LC observed keep out of reach items, diaper cream and baby wipes in a soft package left out.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Infant classroom ratio is 1:5 with 9-13 months.
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.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
Infants do not have individual schedules.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.18 · 1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
Agency has not conducted alternate drills.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The ratio in the infant class wwas 1:5 with 9-13 month old children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The child care agency was out of ratio in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
After leaving the agency, LC realized the agency had been out of ratio in the 1—and 2-year-old room. The ratio was 2:13 when the required ratio would be 2:12. For follow up LC called the director and assistant director to inform them of the violation. LC gave the solution to them that when they realize they are out of ratio they need to call parents to pick up children until they are again in ratio.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A 3 year old child left the classroom without the educator being aware went to the door of the next classroom that was closed and then went back to her classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
This 1 - 2-year-old (under 2 1/2) room was out of ratio because the maximum group size is 12 children and the required ratio is 1 educator for 6 children. For more than 6 children a second educator must be present.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Infant room - LC Fox and SIU observed the ratio in this room as 1:6. The required ratio for this age group is 1 educator with 4 children. More than 4 children requires a second educator to be present in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The ratio in the 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 year old class was 3:17, although the allowed maximum grouping is 2:12.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The ratio in the 1 - 2 1/2 years old class there was a ratio of 3:17 when the maximum allowed group size for this age group is 2:12.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
One infant bottle was not labeled with child name and date received.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.17 · 1240-04-01-.17 Transportation
The vehicle had a minor accident while transporting children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
Infant in crib drinking a bottle.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
No visable timer set for infant sleeping
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The 3 - 5 years old class had a ratio of 1:15, when the required maximum is 1:13. Also this was incorrectly recorded on the initial visit as 2 - 5 years old children which has been corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.4: Accreditation
Accreditation is not a rules requirement. The agency is currently working toward being accredited.
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.
:Points lost and technical assistance given to educator regarding the need for a schedule and lesson plan for this age group. Even if only themed artl, science projects, etc.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
LC gave technical assistance to educator for lesson plans and activities. No lesson plan or theme observed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E2.2: Educators respond to/interact with children consistently in a warm, encouraging manner.
The educator commented to a child that would not listen that he was getting on her last nerve.
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 ratio in the 3 - 5 years old room was 1 educator with 15 children. The correct ratio would be 1 educator to 13 children. More than 13 children would require a second educator.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A child was being aggressive and uncooperative during naptime. While being corrected and redirected by the educator, the child sustained scratches. The educator did not report the incident in a timely manner.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
A child was being aggressive and uncooperative during naptime. While being corrected and redirected by the educator, the child sustained scratches.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The owner has two child care sites on the same property and admits that sometimes, when attendance is low the children from one agency are moved to the other agency.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
An infant was asleep in a crib sucking on a pacifier that was attached to a small stuffed animal. Having a stuffed animal in the crib is not in compliance with the child care licensing rules and regulations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
This is a new option that is available after 12/20/2022
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2022
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: A child walked out of the child care agency without the knowledge of staff. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION COMPLIANCE: All staff will attend, within the next 30 days, training conducted by CCR&R on tracking children, attendance, and supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
OBSERVATION: A child sustained an injury that required attention by a medical professional. A serious incident report was not submitted to DHS as required. 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting. Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae, Director, stated she was unaware of the rule and stated she will review the rule and make her staff aware of the rule by addressing it in training. Ms. McRae will provide documentation to PE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The assessor observed a one year old child, whom the educator had asked if was sleepy, be allowed to sleep at the table for at least 15 minutes while the other children finished eating, prior to being put down on a cot for naptime. Children are to be allowed for form their own sleep pattern and to sleep on a cot or mat not at a table. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM. LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will retrain all staff to ensure they are aware of and following the rule as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2019
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The educator left the room to use the bathroom leaving four one year old children in the classroom leaving no adults in the room. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION. Plan of Corrective Action: The Director will retrain employee to ensure she is aware of the rules and the agency procedures. Director and employee will cooperate with CCRR&R for training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There was a three year old room in the grouping of one year through thirty months old children. The rules do not allow a three year old child to be in a grouping with toddlers. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will ensure the caregivers follow the rules for supervision, ratios, and grouping even when she is not there.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There was one caregiver with five infants. The rules require there are to be two caregivers when there are more than four infants present. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will retrain staff on supervision and ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: Three infants had fallen asleep in restraining equipment/bouncy seats and horse and were not moved to cribs. The infant in the horse was slumped over while asleep. Rules stated infants must be moved to cribs for sleep. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will retrain staff on SIDS/Safe Sleep.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: When asked to see a child's file it was unavailable as the owner/director could not locate it and was unsure if it was on site. 1240-04-03-.05 SUPERVISION Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will direct her administration assistant to be sure to have all files for children before allowing them to attend.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the assessment on 1/10/2018 a child in the toddler room was put in time out for seven minutes. The rule states a child under 36 months old can only be in time out for one minute per age of child and no longer then 3 minutes. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. Plan of Corrective Action: Mrs. McRae stated she will provide training for all teachers on the rules for time out and discipline policies.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: A toddler fell asleep at the table waiting for lunch to be served and was woken up twice by the caregiver. The child was not allowed to sleep but was required to wait and eat. The rules state a child shall be allowed to form their own sleep pattern. 1240-04-03-.09 PROGRAM. Plan of Corrective Action: Mrs. McRae stated she will train staff to allow children to have their own sleep patterns.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the assessment on 1/10/2018 two pre k children entered the school age room and their pre k classroom caregiver did not know they were out of the room. One of the school age caregivers escorted the two children to the door but then the children went to the office area being seen by the assessor. The children were never out of sight of adults but the caregiver they were assigned to was unaware of them leaving the room. 1240-04-03-.06 Supervision. Corrective Action: The provider will retrain caregivers and they will be required to count children against the attendance log hourly.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2018
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the annual review visit conducted on 1/26/2018 PE observed on the playground the resilient material (pea gravel) was less than 6” deep as is required. The ground was showing through were there should have been a layer of gravel at the bottom of both slides. 1240-04-03-.08 Equipment for Children. Corrective Action: Owner/Director stated she will have the 6' of resilient material under the end area/fall zone of the slides no later than 2/9/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2018
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: During the assessment on 1/10/18 the caregiver got up from the table and started to put out the cots while 8 children were eating lunch. She had her back turned to the children and was focused on other tasks. The assistant caregiver was out of the room assisting children in the restroom. 1240-04-03-.11 Food. Corrective Action: The provider stated she will retrain staff to ensure they sit with children during mealtime and she will conduct more classroom observations during meals to ensure the rules are being followed.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
During the assessment on 1/10/18 the children were served hotdogs in the 3-5 year old room which we cut into round disks, which is considered a choking hazard. In the one and two year old room the hotdogs were cut up but in round shape and too large a size for the age of the children. The assessor stated this was immediately corrected. 1240-04-03-.11 Food. Corrective Action: The owner/director stated she will no longer serve hotdogs at the agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2018
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: One classroom had two caregivers with twelve children ages four years - 11 years old, when the required ratio is one caregiver to ten children with the maximum number of children allowed being ten, no matter the number of caregivers present. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION. Plan of Corrective Action: Mrs. McRae moved the children into correct ratios while PEs were present on this date. Mrs. McRae stated she will review the required ratio and supervision rules and post the required ratio and supervision chart in each classroom to ensure it is followed.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
There was a ratio of one (1) caregiver with seventeen (17) children ages one (1) year old through three (3) years old in one classroom, with the required ratio being one caregiver to eight (8) children or two (2) caregivers to sixteen (16) children, as long as a four (4) year old is also enrolled in the room. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: There was a one year old child in the group of children who were two and three years old, as is not allowed in the rules. 1240-04-03-.06 SUPERVISION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2017
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of second visit for complaint investigation: The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and 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 ratio in the 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 year old class was 3:17, although the allowed maximum grouping is 2:12.
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. The ratio in the 1 - 2 1/2 years old class there was a ratio of 3:17 when the maximum allowed group size for this age group is 2:12. One infant bottle was not labeled with child name and date received.
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. 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 a complaint visit If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Infant in crib drinking a bottle. No visable timer set for infant sleeping
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. A child was being aggressive and uncooperative during naptime. While being corrected and redirected by the educator, the child sustained scratches. The educator did not report the incident in a timely manner. A child was being aggressive and uncooperative during naptime. While being corrected and redirected by the educator, the child sustained scratches.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of QRIS and complaint investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and QRIS 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 complaint 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. The owner has two child care sites on the same property and admits that sometimes, when attendance is low the children from one agency are moved to the other agency.
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. An infant was asleep in a crib sucking on a pacifier that was attached to a small stuffed animal. Having a stuffed animal in the crib is not in compliance with the child care licensing rules and regulations.
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. 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 QRIS Visit: The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and scoring of the QRIS. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. name to face transitions 2. head to foot placement for napping 3. record keeping needs to be accurate 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 Investigation: The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulation and conduct a complaint investigation. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. name to face 2. keeping records of staff suspensions and work assignments
Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Yes
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See Below for Detailed Information OBSERVATION: A child walked out of the child care agency without the knowledge of staff. 1240-04-01-.11 SUPERVISION COMPLIANCE: All staff will attend, within the next 30 days, training conducted by CCR&R on tracking children, attendance, and supervision.
Disposition: Yes
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See Below for Detailed Information OBSERVATION: A child sustained an injury that required attention by a medical professional. A serious incident report was not submitted to DHS as required. 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting. Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae, Director, stated she was unaware of the rule and stated she will review the rule and make her staff aware of the rule by addressing it in training. Ms. McRae will provide documentation to PE.
Disposition: Yes
See Below for Detailed Information Observation: The assessor observed a one year old child, whom the educator had asked if was sleepy, be allowed to sleep at the table for at least 15 minutes while the other children finished eating, prior to being put down on a cot for naptime. Children are to be allowed for form their own sleep pattern and to sleep on a cot or mat not at a table. 1240-04-01-.15 PROGRAM. LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT Plan of Corrective Action: Ms. McRae stated she will retrain all staff to ensure they are aware of and following the rule as required.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable