ABC Child Care Center
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address3280 Park Avenue, MEMPHIS, TN, 38111
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 314-8553
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
Capacity51
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High0
- Medium11
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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3280 Park Avenue, MEMPHIS, TN, 38111, MEMPHIS, TN 38111
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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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/18/2025
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 12409/18/2025
1240-04-01-.04 Procedures for Obtaining a License
LC served civil penalties on 09-18-2025. The director signed on payment arrangements, but did not follow the terms, and payment was turned over to Collections. — Visit: Technical Assistance,Order of Civil Penalty Served — Action taken: N/A
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12408/12/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to the agency, LC observed that the 3–5-year-old classroom was left unattended during nap time, with no educator present. Approximately five minutes later, educators Patricia Frison and Dajzah Stafford arrived and entered the 3–5-year-old classroom. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that supervision is maintained at all times.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12408/12/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to the agency, LC observed the infant educator, Karen Cox, leaving the class unattended to open the front door. It was also discovered that the 3–5-year-old classroom was left unattended during nap time, with no educator present. Approximately five minutes later, educators Patricia Frison and Dajzah Stafford arrived and entered the 3–5-year-old classroom. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that supervision and ratios are maintained at all times.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 12408/12/2025
1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
During an unannounced visit to the agency, LC observed the infant educator, Karen Cox, leaving the class unattended to open the front door. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, The agency will ensure that ratios are maintained at all times.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12408/12/2025
1240-04-01-.13 Food and Food Service
During an announced visit to the agency, LC Moore observed a 4-month-old infant drinking a bottle in an infant rocker. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that an infant shall be held while drinking from a bottle if the infant is too young to use a high chair.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 12408/12/2025
1240-04-01-.22 Specific Requirements for Child Care Centers
LC Moore observed that the lesson plan posted in the 3-5-year-old classroom was outdated, last documented for the April–May period. — Visit: Technical Assistance,QRIS Monitoring visit — Action taken: To ensure the health and safety of the children, the agency will ensure that lesson plans are posted and current.
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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- 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
$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: 51
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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