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Gingerbread House Child Care Learning
253 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy, TN · License #159585234 · Child Care
Contact
- Phone
- (615) 459-2100
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 253 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy, TN · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Kimbeley Gordon
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 88-Star quality rating
- Accepts child care assistance
- Licensed for 186 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 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?
- 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