Pre STEM & Discovery Center
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address436 E. Raines Rd, MEMPHIS, TN, 38109
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 720-7179
Operating details
HoursSat 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Capacity24
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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436 E. Raines Rd, MEMPHIS, TN, 38109, MEMPHIS, TN 38109
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026
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- Medium-High0
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- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 12406/8/2026
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Staff file did not have all required documents. — Visit: Follow-up visit — Action taken: Follow up visit was completed. Files were in compliance.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12406/8/2026
1240-04-01-.03 Requirements for Licensure as a Child Care Agency
Students were in attendance for over age 12. — Visit: Follow-up visit — Action taken: Follow up visit was completed. Children records were reviewed to make sure all children met age criteria.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12406/2/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The educator left the classroom to open the door multiple times ( 3 times), taking the children to the door to answer it. She didn't leave them in the classroom; however, they were lagging behind or running in the other rooms. FS had to go and get the youngest child twice and took the child to where the educator was. The educator would tell the children to come with her, and they wouldn't, while the educator would walk off. The educator took the children to the kitchen while she was cooking and preparing lunch. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator was counseled and retrained on active supervision, safe transitions, and supervision requirements at all times. A follow up visit was completed. The educator followed rules concerning supervision and name to face procedure. Additional staff was available to assist the educator.
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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- 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
$1,060/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: 24
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
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