Countrywood KinderCare

LAKELAND, TNDHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity136
HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Est. price$664/mo

Contact information

Address9434 U.S. Hwy 64, LAKELAND, TN, 38002

CityLAKELAND, TN 38002

CountyShelby

Phone(901) 379-2042

Operating details

HoursMon 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-06:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-06:00 PM

Capacity136

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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9434 U.S. Hwy 64, LAKELAND, TN, 38002, LAKELAND, TN 38002

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 12405/22/2026

    1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

    On May 19, 2026, a child informed her parent during pick-up time that an educator had pinched her. The parent reported the allegation to the Director; however, the agency failed to report the allegation to DCS. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that serious incidents involving suspected child abuse or neglect are reported to the Department of Children's Services.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 12405/22/2026

    1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting

    On May 19, 2026, a child informed her parent during pick-up time that an educator had pinched her. The parent reported the allegation to the Director; however, the agency did not report the incident to DHS the same day. Agency informed DHS on May 20, 2026. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Complaint Investigation — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety fo the children, the agency will report serious incidents to the department the same day.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 12403/28/2025

    1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

    During nap time ratios were not met. The adult:child ratios was 1:14 in the young two year old class. Educator Shiloni Turnage stated that she had the young 2's. Youngest child was 27 months. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Safety Plan Served — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, agency will ensure that ratios for children six (6) weeks through thirty (30) months shall be maintained.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 12403/13/2025

    1240-04-01-.11 Supervision

    A child escaped out of the 2 year old classroom and ran outside the building and down the sidewalk. The educators that were in the classroom at the time are Jazlyn Kinchen and Neama Boulas. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that each child at the agency is supervised at all times.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 12402/10/2025

    1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting

    Agency did not notify DHS and DCS the same day of an incident. The children were outside playing on the playground when one of the children kicked/ threw a ball and hit eductaor Nkoumitcha Tassa in the face. Educator grabbed the child by the shoulder or hand and asked the child why did he do that. Incident occurred on January 28, 2025 and DHS was notified February 7, 2025. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will report serious incidents involving suspected child abuse to the Department of Children's Services and notify DHS the same day of serious injuries.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 12402/10/2025

    1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development

    Educator is on administrative leave after a child kicked/ threw a ball and hit him in the face. The educator grabbed the child and ask him, why did he do that. — Visit: Incident or Injury Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will use positive behavior management techniques.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$664/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: LAKELAND, Shelby County
  • Capacity: 136
  • Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
  • Years in operation: 1

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