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Gingerbread House Child Care Learning

253 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy, TN · License #159585234 · Child Care

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Capacity 186 childrenAges 1 mo – 5 yr88-Star programLast inspected Jun 4, 2026
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253 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy, TN · Directions
State licensing specialist
Kimbeley Gordon

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care

Ages served

6 Week(s)5 Year(s)
  • 88-Star quality rating
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Licensed for 186 children
21
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Tennessee TDHS
23
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Tennessee average
0.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services
Jun 4, 2026 — Incident or Injury Investigation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 16, 2026 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 25, 2026 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Incident or Injury Investigation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 12, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 27, 2025 — Complaint Investigation
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting

    The agency was not in compliance as documentation was not provided to the parent/guardian the same day of incidents.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping

    The agency was not in compliance as documentation of physicals/health exams were not on file within ten calendar days of employment or work start date.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2025

Jun 17, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 11, 2025 — Follow-up visit
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

    The agency was out of compliance with adult:child ratios during naptime in one of their classrooms.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

Feb 4, 2025 — QRIS Monitoring visit
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Not Met - Violation

    CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety

    The agency was not in compliance as two educators' personal belongings were accessible to preschool age children.

  • Not Met - Violation

    CI 1.10:Supervision

    The agency was not in compliance with the playground supervision plan as roll call was not conducted upon the children returning to their classroom.

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E 2.4: Documentation that staff have been screened and /or tested for communicable diseases and are medically cleared.

    Documentation was not observed that staff have been screend and/or tested for communicable diseases and are medically cleared. LC will email the agency the updated medical form.

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety

    The agency was not in compliance as two educators' personal belongings were accessible to preschool age children.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

    The agency was not in compliance with the playground supervision plan as roll call was not conducted upon the children returning to their classroom.

    Corrected by Mar 7, 2025

Dec 13, 2024 — Complaint Investigation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 26, 2024 — Follow-up visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2024 — QRIS Monitoring visit
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Not Met - Violation

    CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety

    Electrical cords were accessible to children in the 4 yrs. - 5 yrs. old class. An item labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to the children in the 4 yrs. - 5 yrs. old class.

  • Not Met - Violation

    E 1.1: Food sanitation procedures followed.

    Children's hands were not washed after breakfast in a toddler classroom.

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E 1.7: Furnishings and Equipment

    Tables with seats and manufacturer straps built in them were used for children who can walk in one classroom. Children's feet did not touch the floor in three other classrooms due to the height of the chairs.

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E 1.9: Mealtime Supervision

    Meal/snack time supervision plans were not individualized per class.

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.

    Books were not integrated throughout the Peppermints classroom learning spaces. Educator Hannah Fitzgerald confirmed that books are only in one center. According to the educator, there are sometimes soft books in another center.

  • Not Met - Technical Assistance

    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).

    There were no books about feelings and emotions in the Peppermints classrooom. According to educator Hannah Fitzgerald, extra books are located on the blue cart in the hallway and educators are allowed to get books off the shelf when needed for the classroom.

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service

    Children's hands were not washed after breakfast in a toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children

    Electrical cords were accessible to children in the 4 yrs. - 5 yrs. old class.

    Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

Oct 9, 2024 — Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 17, 2024 — Complaint Investigation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 28, 2024 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Follow-up visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 23, 2024 — Complaint Investigation
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.07 · 1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures

    The agency was not in compliance with criminal background check and state registry/records review procedures.

    Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting

    The agency was not in compliance with providing documentatoin to the parent/guardian the same day of the incident on two occassions. The agency was also not in comliance with notifying the Department of a serious incident on two occassions.

    Corrected by Aug 28, 2024

Apr 16, 2024 — QRIS Monitoring visit
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 22, 2024 — QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 2, 2023 — Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.14 · 1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children

    The educator did not use the highchair restraint as designed by the manufacturer as the latch was broken. The child fell onto the floor when the tray detached.

    Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

  • Compliant

    1240-04-01-.13 · 1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service

    The educator did not use the highchair manufacturer's restraint as designed. The child fell onto the floor when the tray detached.

    Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

Oct 24, 2023 — Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Aug 27, 2025 inspection noted: “The agency was not in compliance as documentation was not provided to the parent/guardian the same day of incidents.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The agency was out of compliance with adult:child ratios during naptime in one of their classrooms.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 4, 2025 inspection noted: “The agency was not in compliance as two educators' personal belongings were accessible to preschool age children.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services · Source records · Report an error