Rising Stars Learning Center
RIPLEY, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address446 S Washington St, RIPLEY, TN, 38063
CityRIPLEY, TN 38063
CountyLauderdale
Phone(901) 634-0744
Operating details
HoursMon 06:30 AM-6:00 PM; Tue 06:30 AM-6:00 PM; Wed 06:30 AM-6:00 PM; Thu 06:30 AM-6:00 PM; Fri 06:30 AM-6:00 PM
Capacity73
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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446 S Washington St, RIPLEY, TN, 38063, RIPLEY, TN 38063
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Educators were observed picking children up by one or both arms and forcefully placing them onto their mats during nap. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Staff received training on how to pick up children and position them on a mat, and the rules were reviewed. Staff will be written up and terminated for future incidents.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
After the educator changed the diaper, the educator did not wash the one-year-old child's hands or her own hands. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator has been retrained and must show the director daily that she understands the process.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
Children were observed being picked up by their arms or one arm. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Rules and regulations training is scheduled, and educators involved have been suspended.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
The LC observed a video from 4/29/2026, and on that video, a child was observed eating at the table, and the three educators in the classroom were busy cleaning, changing diapers, and laying out mats for naptime. None of the edcuators were directly supervising the child while the child was eating. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The director will complete a daily check.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Items labeled keep out of reach of children were located on open shelves in two different classrooms. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: All keep-out-of-reach items were put away, and the director will complete a daily check to ensure they are.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
The educators stated that they did not document injuries that they observed when a child arrived at the agency. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Employees were trained to document what they see and hear. A point system for educators has been put in place, including write-ups and termination for non-compliance.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12405/4/2026
1240-04-01-.10 Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
The director and staff did not report suspected child abuse as required. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: Staff training is scheduled for May 20, 2026. If staff fail to report in the future, termination of staff will occur.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 12407/8/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
The adult-child ratio in one classroom was not met. There was one educator present and supervising 15 children. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The provider added another educator to be in ratio.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/9/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
One new staff member did not complete the CPR/ First Aid training within the required period after her hire date. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The educator has completed her CPR/First Aid training. In the future, the owner/director will ensure that new staff complete their first aid/CPR training within the first 90 days af employment.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 12405/9/2025
1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
One new staff member did not complete the First Aid training within the required period after her hire date. — Visit: QRIS Monitoring visit,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The owner or director will ensure that CPR/First Aid training will be completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected at inspection
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
$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: RIPLEY, Lauderdale County
- Capacity: 73
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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