YWCA Greater Memphis School of Excellence
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address4450 South Mendenhall, MEMPHIS, TN, 38141
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 320-6021
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
Capacity99
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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4450 South Mendenhall, MEMPHIS, TN, 38141, MEMPHIS, TN 38141
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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/15/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 12409/15/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced following up monitoring visit conducted on September 15, 2025, the licensing consultant confirmed that educators records were not available on-site for audit purposes. — Visit: Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: This CAP has been corrected, and all educator files are stored at the agency and available upon request.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 12409/9/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
During an unannounced monitoring visit on September 9, 2025, five educators were present at the agency; however, none of their employee files were available on-site for audit upon request. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The violation has been corrected, and the files are up to date and remain onsite.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12409/9/2025
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
During an announced QRIS visit on September 9,2025, the licensing consultant confirmed that an employee had not completed a background check. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: This CAP has been corrected. The employee has been cleared to work at the agency, and additional training has been provided on maintaining organized employee records and understanding the importance of completing background checks prior to staff beginning work.
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
$875/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: 99
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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