Early S.T.E.A.M. Learning Academy
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1077 East Raines Road, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 398-7748
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-05:30 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Capacity74
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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1077 East Raines Road, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116, MEMPHIS, TN 38116
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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: 11/7/2025
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 124011/7/2025
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Times of diaper changes and feedings shall be documented during the day. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Per the director, staff were immediately reminded of the requirement to document all feedings and diaper changes promptly after completion. Logs were reviewed for accuracy and any missing information has been updated. The lead teacher and assistant were retrained on proper documentation procedures.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 124011/7/2025
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
For children less than two (2) years of age, use of electronic media and other electronic devices is prohibited. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Per the director, the iPad has been removed from the classroom and replaced with a radio. A staff meeting was held to review and reinforce all DHS guidelines regarding the use of media in the infant and toddler classroom.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 124010/15/2024
1240-04-01-.08 Record Keeping
Staff Record Requirements. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Per the director, all staff have been informed to clock in and clock out daily. Staff has been retrained on how to clock in and out through the clock in/out system.
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
$700/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: 74
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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