New Life Learning Center
RIPLEY, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address311 Cleveland Street, RIPLEY, TN, 38063
CityRIPLEY, TN 38063
CountyLauderdale
Phone(731) 635-1203
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:00 PM
Capacity76
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High6
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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311 Cleveland Street, RIPLEY, TN, 38063, RIPLEY, TN 38063
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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: 10/23/2025
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 124010/23/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
The required training for staff that was due 9/30/2025 was not completed by the due date. — Visit: Follow-up visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director will ensure that she checks training more frequently in the future.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124010/16/2025
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
A list of food allergies was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Allergy chart has been posted in the kitchen.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/16/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
A name-to-face roll call was not conducted as children transitioned from the classroom to the playground or once children were on the playground. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director went over name to face roll with the educators and they are now putting name to face roll call into practice.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/16/2025
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
A staff member had not completed the required Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma training before having unsupervised contact with the children in her classroom. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The new employee has completed the required training and the director will ensure that all staff have their required training in the future.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/16/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
In the classroom observed, a name-to-face roll call was not conducted as required. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director went over name to face roll with the educators and they are now putting name to face roll call into practice.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12407/24/2025
1240-04-01-.18 Emergency Preparedness
The last recorded fire drill was in May of 2025, and there was no other type of emergency drill recorded. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The provider will ensure that she documents all fire and other emergency drills as they occur.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 124010/14/2024
1240-04-01-.14 Equipment for Children
The swings had open S-hooks. Technical assistance was provided. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The provider had her husband close the S-hooks with duck tape.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/14/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The playground supervision plan was not posted as required. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: A playground supervision plan has been posted outside by the director.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124010/14/2024
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
An item labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on top of the paper towel dispenser in the 2 year old classroom restroom. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director removed the disinfectant spray can and will keep Keep out of reach items locked away from children's reach.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 124010/14/2024
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
No mealtime supervision plan was observed in the infant or 2 year old classroom. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The provider will have educators create a new mealtime supervision plan and ensure they are posted in each room.
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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,007/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: RIPLEY, Lauderdale County
- Capacity: 76
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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