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Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start
Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since March 11, 2026, for up to 180 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes its programs: head start 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.
Meals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Head Start 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $146 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 Covington Pike Head Start
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
- 180 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2026
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 Covington Pike Head Start
Is Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 11, 2026.
Does Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start 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 Covington Pike Head Start care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (601) 624-5879 to ask.
What is Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start's phone number?
(601) 624-5879.
Where is Porter-Leath Covington Pike Head Start?
5025 English Towne Dr, Memphis, TN 38128. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Raleigh Bartlett Meadows Elem., 0.6 miles away.