Smarter Memphis Cordova
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address8200 Old Dexter Rd. Suite, MEMPHIS, TN, 38016
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 600-5914
Operating details
HoursMon 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Tue 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Wed 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Thu 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Fri 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Sat 06:15 AM-11:59 PM; Sun 06:15 AM-11:59 PM
Capacity24
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High2
- Medium8
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
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8200 Old Dexter Rd. Suite, MEMPHIS, TN, 38016, MEMPHIS, TN 38016
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 health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2025
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 12405/28/2025
1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
completed — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Provider failed to respond
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/28/2025
1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
The provider did not submit an annual report and other required documents before the expiration date of the continous license. Agency did not make the required corrections for the fire marshal. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Agency dd not submit an annual report and other required documents before the expiration date of the continous license.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 124012/2/2024
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
The agency was closed on 11/25-27 without notifying DHS of the change in hours. — Visit: Safety Plan Served — Action taken: The agency received technical assistance from CCR&R for administration rules regarding changes in their program
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/22/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The LC asked both classroom teachers if they had a classroom roll after he did not see one and both teachers said that they did not have one. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The staff is aware that they must have a physical classroom roll for each clasroom
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/6/2024
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Operational hours were not clearly stated and any notification of changes to the program description shall be submitted to the department at least ten (10) calendar days prior to making the change. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Provider failed to respond
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/6/2024
1240-04-01-.17 Transportation
The agency provided transportation for a child they are not authorized for transportation. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency understands and is aware that they cannot provide transportation for children without DHS authorization.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124011/6/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
No documentation that a child was released to someone who was not listed as an authorized person in the child file — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency agrees and understands they must document any time they receive permission the release a child to an unauthorized person no listed in the child's records, and not to provide transportation for children.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12409/10/2024
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The Licensing Rules and Regulations Training must be completed as part of staff orentation as required. — Visit: Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance,Consultation On Site — Action taken: The educator compleeted the Licensing Rules and Regulations Training as required.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12409/10/2024
1240-04-01-.04 Procedures for Obtaining a License
The agency has not made Payment in full of all assessed civil penalties and other monies owed the state within 10 days of being served civil penalty documents. — Visit: Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance,Consultation On Site — Action taken: This agency paid its civil penalties on 9/12/24
Corrected at inspection
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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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,229/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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