McCormack Surprise Day School
MEMPHIS, TN·DHS Child Care — Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address1424 Florida Street, MEMPHIS, TN, 38106
CountyShelby
Phone(901) 267-8434
Operating details
HoursMon 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Tue 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Wed 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Thu 07:00 AM-04:30 PM; Fri 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
Capacity99
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1424 Florida Street, MEMPHIS, TN, 38106, MEMPHIS, TN 38106
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/24/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 12406/24/2025
1240-04-01-.07 Criminal Background Check and State Registry/Records Review Procedures
During the announced visit on June 24, 2025, Licensing Consultant (LC) observed an employee working who was in the portal. However, the employee was closed out in Bac Trak due to the employer never adding a start date in the portal. Licensing Consultant (LC) requested that the employee submit another background check. The employee has since then been terminated. — Visit: Complaint Investigation,Technical Assistance — Action taken: The provider has ensured that procedures have been put in place to prevent this from happening again.
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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Estimated monthly cost
$909/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: 99
- Type: DHS Child Care — Child Care
- Years in operation: 1
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