Genesis Play School
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address5500 Millbranch, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 530-2959
Operating details
HoursMon 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:00 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Capacity45
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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5500 Millbranch, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116, MEMPHIS, TN 38116
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 12405/28/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Incident reports are not being provided to parents the same day of the incident and filed in the child's record. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Staff were trained on incident reporting procedures on 06-02-2026.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/28/2026
1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Incident report forms were not shared with parent for incidents pertaining to 5yr male austitic child. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Staff members were re-trained on incident and accident reporting procedures, including the requirement that all reports be completed, signed, and communicated to parents in a timely manner.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/28/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
All staff have not completed first aid and cpr training within ninety (90) days of employment. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Raven Dunn completed First Aid and CPR on June 5, 2026. Certificate was emailed to LC on June 9, 2026 available in Supporting Documents. LC requested agency to upload to TNPAL, as well.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/28/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Educator for 4yr-5yr class has not been tested for communicable disease and does not have documentation of TDHS medical report on file. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Raven Dunn has been scheduled for an appointment on 6/4/2026 for communicable disease testing. Raven Dunn will submit the results of testing immediately, upon receipt.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12403/11/2026
1240-04-01-.16 Physical Facilities
One emergency drill other than fire was not completed and documented for October, November and December 2025. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): the agency conducted an emergency tornado drill on 3/16/2026 at 10am.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12403/11/2026
1240-04-01-.06 Staff
Assistant director and new staff are present working without completing all required pre-service trainings. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Director Lee scheduled assistant directors for TDHS New Director's training in the portal for March 26, 2026 at noon.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 12408/28/2025
1240-04-01-.05 Ownership, Organization, and Administration
Missing evidence: children developmental checklist are not documented. Technical assistance provided. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The agency corrected the violation with the following action(s): Developmental checklist have been completed and are now on file for each child enrolled.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$737/month
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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: 45
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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