Learning Ladder Academy
MURFREESBORO, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1218 Kirkwood Ave, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37130
CountyRutherford
Phone(615) 410-7787
Operating details
Capacity98
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1218 Kirkwood Ave, MURFREESBORO, TN, 37130, MURFREESBORO, TN 37130
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/20/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 12403/20/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator observed (2) photos showing an 11-month old infant in the crib with a blanket over her face, sleeping. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The corrective action taken in reference to the 11 month old infant in the crib with a blanket over her face sleeping was termination of the staff member involved. Prior to the termination staff member was required to take safe sleep training again.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/20/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
LC observed video footage showing a child in the older infants room left inside without another educator for approximately 30 seconds. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The action taken from the footage of the child being left alone in the older infant classroom was termination of the staff member and a staff meeting with the other teachers about proper supervision.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/20/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Educator stated she did not conduct name to face roll call when bringing the children in from the playground. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The corrective action taken for not stating name to face roll call bringing the children in from the playground was a staff meeting with the teachers involved. A training was given on the proper way to conduct name to face roll call. Also CCR&R will be here to complete a staff training on April 8th to discuss proper name to face protocol and safe sleep practices.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 124010/24/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Infant educator stated she laid a sleeping 7 month old infant on her side in the crib. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The teacher received verbal correction and a review of the safe sleep policy at the time of the incident.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$661/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Tennessee run about $858/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Tennessee by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MURFREESBORO, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 98
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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