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Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City

570 E Georgia Ave, Memphis, TN 38126
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$146
year first licensed
2026

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About Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since March 30, 2026, for up to 180 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 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: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 2 - 4 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 2 - 4 years old
ProgramsHead Start and preschool
StaffEducators receive ongoing professional development through Porter-Leath's Teacher Excellence Program
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler 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.
Shelby County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City

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
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2026
See the state's record

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.

Copied from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City

Is Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 30, 2026.

Does Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City 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 Early Childhood Academy South City care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (901) 574-2464 to ask.

What is Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City's phone number?

(901) 574-2464.

Where is Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South City?

570 E Georgia Ave, Memphis, TN 38126. The nearest other daycare we list is White House Academy II, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).