YMCA @ Maxine Smith STEM
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address3206 Poplar Ave, MEMPHIS, TN, 38111
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 849-4698
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity200
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium1
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- Low0
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Location
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3206 Poplar Ave, MEMPHIS, TN, 38111, MEMPHIS, TN 38111
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 11/4/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 7111/4/2025
71-3-508. Inspection of Entities Providing Child Care
During the safety plan monitoring visit it was discovered that the agency was not compliant with the current safety plan. Agency failed to update staff information in the elicensing system and TNPAL. — Visit: Safety Plan Monitoring — Action taken: System has been updated. The requirements have been met for compliance.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124011/12/2024
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
During the announced QRIS visit on 11/12/2024,Program Specialist Koreah Farris, Supervisor Evangelina Clear and Licensing Consultant Liz Vail observed that the Site Director, Margarette Norris-Williams, did not have a current background clearance letter. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: Ms.Norris-Williams okay to work letter has been sent in.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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
$1,161/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: 200
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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