The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy, Inc
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1690 Bonnie Lane, MEMPHIS, TN, 38016
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 502-6421
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity162
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1690 Bonnie Lane, MEMPHIS, TN, 38016, MEMPHIS, TN 38016
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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: 3/5/2025
- High4
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 12403/5/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
On March 4, 2025, The Gentlemen and Ladies Academy, Inc. failed to properly report/notify DHS or DCS of the current complaint regarding a child leaving the playground unsupervised and going onto the parking lot. The child ran into the street and was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle. The child was subsequently returned to the childcare facility by a person who was present nearby. — Visit: Follow-up visit — Action taken: Respone received within requsite time frame
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/4/2025
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
On March 11, 2025, LC Fant, interviewed the parent of the child that was seen leaving the playground area, running around in the parking lot of the facility, before being returned to a staff member of the agency by an unknown stranger. During the interview, the parent stated the incident report she received from the agency was not an accurate account of what occurred while her child was at the agency. There was no information that included that her child left the playground area onto the parking lot unattended. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Respone received within requsite time frame
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
On March 4, 2025, a child was able to open the exit gate and leave the playground area. The child was seen from video footage, running through the parking lot and going into the street where he was almost struck by a vehicle. The child was then returned to a staff member by a person that was present outside when the incident occurred. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Respone received within requsite time frame
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12403/4/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
On March 4, 2025, The Department of Human Services received a complaint after it was reported that a juvenile reportedly around 3 years of age was seen running through the parking lot and out into the middle of street and could have been hit by a motor vehicle. — Visit: Complaint Investigation — Action taken: Respone received within requsite time frame
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
$908/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: 162
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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