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Home › TN › Starks' Daycare & Preschool
442 C/D Hwy 51 N., TN · License #139267185 · Center · Child Care
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Summary of Complaint Investigation, Safety Plan Monitoring, and Restricted License Served Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint investigation, safety plan monitoring and served restricted license order. 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 Safety Plan Monitoring and Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring, 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 three-year-old child was placed in a high chair to keep the child from running out of the building. A child's file was requested to be reviewed by the LC. The child 's file was not present on-site.
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. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. The educators and director stated that time out is used with children aged 2 years and older. The length of time out for ages 3 years and older ranges between 5 to 10 minutes. An employee working on 10/4/24 did not have a background clearance letter to work at the agency.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Visit 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 12 to 30 month old classroom was out of ratio.
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1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
A three-year-old child was placed in a high chair to keep the child from running out of the building.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
A child's file was requested to be reviewed by the LC. The child 's file was not present on-site.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.08 · 1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Parents did not sign children in and out on attendance forms as required.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
Two educators were supervising children in three classrooms ( 6 weeks to 30 months, 12 to 30 months, and 3-4 year olds) while the third educator was on break off-site.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.3: Prevention/response to food allergies
Allergy information was not posted in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.4: Use of Safe Sleep Practices *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
The infant was observed sleeping in a rocker seat. Two infants were present, with one pack-and-play observed. The educator reported that they did not have cribs or pack and plays for infants to sleep in. There were bed pillows in the pack and play instead of the orignal mattress that came with the pack and play. The infant was asleep while wearing a bib. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Six children, including infants and two-year-olds, were observed napping in the six week to thirty month old classroom. This classroom was out of ratio due to exceeding the one adult to children ratio for this classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 2.9: Records of subsidized child care/food supplements.
The agency did not have documentation on-site of the Certificate or Food Program participation. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.5: Activities with planned instruction followed and teacher influenced.
The educator in the classroom observed stated that she did not have a theme and does not follow a lesson plan. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
No children's artwork was posted in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
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
Six children, ages 5 months, 7 months, 1 year, and 2 years old (3), were observed in the 6-week to 30-month-old classroom napping with one educator present.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The infant was asleep in a reclining rocker seat. Two infants were present, with one pack and play observed. The educator reported that they did not have cribs or a pack and play for each infant to sleep in. There were bed pillows in the pack and play instead of the original mattress that came with the pack and play. The infant was asleep while wearing a bib.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: supervision. 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
A quarterly emergency preparedness drill was not documented as required. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.8: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, child maltreatment *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
One employee did not have shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma training before having unsupervised contact with children. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The name-to-face roll call was not completed when children left the room and arrived on the playground, or once the children were on the playground. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.3: Sufficient indoor space for children, adults, and furnishings. Ample space for adults and children to move around.
There are no windows in the 1-year-old or infant classroom; therefore, natural light is not available in each operating classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 1.10 Playground Supervision
The name-to-face roll call was not conducted before leaving the classroom, and upon arrival to the playground. The playground rules were not verbally communicated before outdoor play. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.1:Choice/Balance of Teacher & Child initiated activities. (opportunities for children to feel motivated to explore and learn).
Children were observed leaving the group book time and trying to play with other toys. The children were told that they could not play with toys now and were told more than once to come back to the group. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.4: Rotation of activities/materials to engage child interest
No designated dirty toy bucket was observed in the infant or toddler preschool. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.18 · 1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
A quarterly emergency preparedness drill was not documented as required.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The name to face roll call was not completed when the children left the classroom and arrived on the playground, or once the children were on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A name-to-face roll call was not conducted before leaving the classroom, nor upon arrival at the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
One employee had not completed shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma training before having unsupervised contact with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
First aid bags are stored within children's reach. Technical assistance provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
The licensed capacity for this agency is 24 children. There were 26 children present during the observation. The staff reported that there are 33 total children enrolled and attending this agency's first shift. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.7: Materials used stimulate a variety of large muscle skills.
The educator reported that during inclement weather, gross motor equipment is not accessible to the children. Technical assistance was provided.
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.
A written schedule was not posted in the classroom observed. Technical assistance was provided.
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 licensed capacity for this agency is 24 children. There were 26 children present during today's unannounced monitoring visit. The staff reported that there are a total of 33 children enrolled and attending this agency's first shift.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
The educators and director stated that time out is used with children aged 2 years and older. The length of time out for ages 3 years and older ranges between 5 to 10 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.07 · 1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
An employee working on 10/4/24 did not have a background clearance letter to work at the agency.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.22 · 1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The 12 to 30 month old classroom was out of ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
E1.6 Children see and interact with print materials.
No pictures of real-life animals, objects, or places were observed in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Items labeled keep out of reach of children were on an open shelf in the infant room. Technical assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.8: Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, child maltreatment *Score NA if this is a school age only program.
The newest staff member has not completed Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma training in TNPal before having contact with the infants. Techncial assistance was provided.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were located on an open shelf in the infant classroom.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.06 · 1240-04-01-.06 Staff
An educator was observed supervising children alone before she had her required Pres-Service training.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Yes