ST. Paul UMC Preschool
LAKELAND, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address2949 Davies Plantation Road, LAKELAND, TN, 38002
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 372-7808
Operating details
HoursMon 09:00 AM-02:30 PM; Tue 09:00 AM-02:30 PM; Thu 09:00 AM-02:30 PM
Capacity108
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/24/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2949 Davies Plantation Road, LAKELAND, TN, 38002, LAKELAND, TN 38002
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: 9/24/2024
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 12409/24/2024
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
An incident occured where a child nose was injured. This incident was not reported to DHS on the same day of the incident and the parent was not immediately contacted. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency is requried to complete additional training through CCR&R.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12409/24/2024
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
An individual whose background check had not been cleared from a previous state was employed at the agency. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator was removed and will not return until the background check has been cleared. The provider will receive training from CCR&R.
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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- 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
$689/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: LAKELAND, Shelby County
- Capacity: 108
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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