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Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis

628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN 381064.9· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
330
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$212
year first licensed
2017

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About Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since February 20, 2017, for up to 330 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, head start, infant care and pre-k. 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
330 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old
ProgramsEarly Head Start, head start, infant care, pre-k and preschool
StaffEducators receive ongoing professional development through the Teacher Excellence Program
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 2017
Licensed capacity330 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis 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.
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 Memphis

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
330 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2017
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 Memphis

Is Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 20, 2017.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (901) 505-0230 to ask.

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

(901) 505-0230.

Where is Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy South Memphis?

628 Alice Ave, Memphis, TN 38106. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Moments Day Care Center, 0.5 miles away.

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