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Home › TN › Cooper Cottage School, LLC
845 S. Cooper St., TN · License #100290631 · Center · Child Care
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1240-04-01-.10 · 1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Owner admitted to investigating physical abuse and inappropriate discipline allegations before reporting to the department of human services and the department of children services.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Summary of Self-Report Incident Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Self-Report Incident Investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Owner admitted to investigating physical abuse and inappropriate discipline allegations before reporting to the department of human services and the department of children services. An educator admitted to corporal punishment by thumping a 5yr old child on the forehead, causing a bruise.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to investigate Complaint #PCS1008390. 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 enrolled and cared for without a complete file. The caregiver admitted to taking a picture of a child behaving in an unacceptable and injuries manner before stopping the child for discipline. Incident reports were completed without required information. A toddler was able to gain access to an item labeled "keep out of reach of children". A lead educator started employment 06-04-2024 and was present without a criminal background clearance and fingerprint disclosure form on file before being advised to leave to submit a fingerprint sample for clearance to work in the child care 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.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of DCS Complaint Investigaton and LC Follow Up Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and to monitor for violation corrections. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC provided technical assistance by explaining the reason for and terms of the safety plan staying during the DCS investigations until the 740 Form is received. 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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Data synced from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator admitted to corporal punishment by thumping a 5yr old child on the forehead, causing a bruise.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.5: Precautions in transporting children (if applicable) *Score NA if the agency does not provide transportation.
Missing evidence: one staff completing transportation duties of reconciling logs without DHS Transportation training. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.2: Preparing child and family for successful transitions at each care level *Score NA if School-Age Only Program or if Family/Group home with no transitions.
Missing evidence: transition plans are not documented and maintained in children files. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.4: Accreditation
Missing evidence: agency is not accrediatated. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.8: Orientation *Score NA if no new staff
Missing evidence: new hire file does not contain documentation of completing agency pre-service orientation. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 4.10: Written program description.
Missing evidence: no change reports have been submitted to reflect changes to staff and changes to vehicle insurance coverage. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.17 · 1240-04-01-.17 Transportation
One staff with transporting duties has not completed the pre-service transportation training in DHS portal.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Staff changes and required insurance renewal information is not being reported into the DHS portal as required.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
Category: ratio. 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
Missing evidence: One emergency drill, other than fire, conducted quaterly. Emergency drills are only documented once every six months.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
Missing evidence: No known allergy sign posted in classrooms with no allergies.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.7: Furnishings and Equipment
Missing evidence: some mats used for children napping in 2.5yr-3yr class and 3yr-5yr classroom have tears and must be removed from classroom area.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.10 Playground Supervision
Missing evidence: simple playground rules and verbally communicate rules to children prior to outdoor play. Playground rules were not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.2: Routines and activities are scheduled to occur at the same time each day.
Missing evidence: no individualized infant schedules available based on each child needs.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. 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.
Missing evidence: not enough materials placed for easy access by all children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
Missing evidence: materials relevant to a current curriculm accesible.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
Missing evidence: no lesson plan posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
Missing evidene: children's work is not displayed or posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.7: Language used with children is enriching and educational.
Missing evidence: language use, for more than behavior managment, was limited.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
Missing evidence: no lesson plan or individualed learning curriculum available in infant / toddler area. no documentation of TNELDs use available.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E2.1: Educator engages in activities with the children (serve & return interactions).
Missing evidence: Serve-and-return interactions were minimum. Children were just allowed to freely play with minimum engagement from educators.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
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).
Missing evidence: allowing children to lead and incorporate their desired activites.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E3.3: Clear & Appropriate behavior expectations are given.
Missing evidence: classroom rules are not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.1: Parent Notification of Policies
Missing evidence: personal safety policy notifications forms are not provided to parents at enrollment for signing.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E4.3: Family Involvement encouraged
Missing evidence: agency does not have a Family Advisory Baord.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Indicator E1.6 missing evidence: children's work is not displayed or posted, in infant/toddler class.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Indicator E1.10 Playground Supervision Missing evidence: simple playground rules and verbally communicate rules to children prior to outdoor play. Playground rules were not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.18 · 1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
Indicator CI 1.2 missing evidence: one emergency drill, other than fire, conducted quarterly. Emergency drills are completed and documented, by the agency, once every six months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Indicator E1.8 missing evidence: there are no lesson plan or individualed learning curriculum available in infant / toddler area and there is no documentation of TNELDs use available.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Indicator E3:3 missing evidence: classroom rules are not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
New hired staff is onsite working with children without documentation of completed Before You Begin and Licensing Rules and Regulations pre-service trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
New hired staff is onsite working with children without documentation of being screened and/or tested for communicable diseases prior to having contact with children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.05 · 1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
A child was enrolled and cared for without a complete file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
The caregiver admitted to taking a picture of a child behaving in an unacceptable and injuries manner before stopping the child for discipline.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Incident reports were completed without required information.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
A toddler was able to gain access to an item labeled "keep out of reach of children".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.07 · 1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
A lead educator started employment 06-04-2024 and was present without a criminal background clearance and fingerprint disclosure form on file before being advised to leave to submit a fingerprint sample for clearance to work in the child care agency.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
Violation
Violation 1: The child care agency did not notify the Department immediately or no later than one business day following emergency transportation that required the use of an alternate vehicle on February 10, 2020. 1240-04-01-.17 TRANSPORTATION. Plan of Corrective Action: Management will notify immediately when alternate and/or emergency vehicles are used for transporting.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2020
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
During Annual Assessment the following was observed = Teachers: Towanda Williams and Shelia Smith Ages: 2 1/2 -3 y/o. Date: 8/15/17 Details: All of the preschool children were served slices of peaches that had not been chopped/finely chopped or cut up. The educators were told that all children under four years of age must have their peaches cut up. RULE: FOOD 1240-04-03-.11.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2017
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Monitoring Visit: The visit conducted today included an investigation into complaint allegations and a monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations. It also included a review of the QRIS. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. LC provided technical assistance by advising staff to maintain safety protocols to prevent the spread of Covid, RSV and the Flu. 2. LC provided technical assistance by encouraging all staff to freqently monitor their own files in TN PAL to prevent receiving violations. No violations received.
Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information Violation 1: The child care agency did not notify the Department immediately or no later than one business day following emergency transportation that required the use of an alternate vehicle on February 10, 2020. 1240-04-01-.17 TRANSPORTATION. Plan of Corrective Action: Management will notify immediately when alternate and/or emergency vehicles are used for transporting.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
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Disposition: Not Applicable
See Below for Detailed Information During Annual Assessment the following was observed = Teachers: Towanda Williams and Shelia Smith Ages: 2 1/2 -3 y/o. Date: 8/15/17 Details: All of the preschool children were served slices of peaches that had not been chopped/finely chopped or cut up. The educators were told that all children under four years of age must have their peaches cut up. RULE: FOOD 1240-04-03-.11.
Disposition: Yes
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Disposition: Not Applicable