A Better Choice Childcare
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address4297 Stage Road, MEMPHIS, TN, 38128
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 590-0352
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-08:00 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-08:00 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-08:00 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-08:00 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Capacity24
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4297 Stage Road, MEMPHIS, TN, 38128, MEMPHIS, TN 38128
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/18/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 716/18/2025
71-3-508. Inspection of Entities Providing Child Care
The Licensing Consultant witnessed an educator not abiding by the safety plan during the unannounced safety plan monitoring visit on June 18, 2025. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Moving forward, the Child Care Provider will comply with the safety plan until it is lifted.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/18/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The Licensing Consultant did not observe 1 supervising educator in the preschool classroom. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Child Care Director/Owner will ensure that the educator remains in the classroom during naptime.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/18/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The Licensing Consultant observed an infant grouped with children older than thirty (30) months of age during naptime. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Child Care Provider will ensure that the classrooms are supervised during naptime.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/18/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
On June 18, 2025, the child care agency received violations during an unannounced safety monitoring visit. The agency was cited for grouping a 10-month-old child with children older than 30 months and for an educator leaving during lunchtime. As a result, the agency faced a staff violation. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The Child Care Owner/Director will ensure that ages are checked properly before grouping the children.
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$855/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: MEMPHIS, Shelby County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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