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Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
- licensed capacity
- 313
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $212
- year first licensed
- 2002
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About Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since November 4, 2002, for up to 313 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 313 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start, infant care and preschool |
| Staff | Educators receive ongoing professional development through Porter-Leath's Teacher Excellence Program |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 313 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $212 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$212
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$128
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 313 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2002
Inspections
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
Is Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 4, 2002.
Does Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way have inspection violations?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way care for?
313, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (901) 795-7544 to ask.
What is Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way's phone number?
(901) 795-7544.
Where is Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way?
4207 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118. The nearest other daycare we list is Ann's Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.