South Parkway East/Kiddie Learning Center
1408 Gaither Ave., Memphis, TN
4.8· 4 reviews
Smart STEM Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $235
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About Smart STEM Academy
Smart STEM Academy is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since August 5, 2026, for up to 90 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $235 to $265.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
Preschool / pre-KSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Frog Street (Frogstreet toddler, Frog Street Threes, Frog Street Pre-K) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart STEM Academy lists weekly tuition from $235 to $265. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Busy Bee's, 2-year-old room | $265 |
| Snuggle Bunny's, 3-year-old to 4-year-old room | $235 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Smart STEM Academy
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
- 90 children
- 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 Smart STEM Academy
Is Smart STEM Academy licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 5, 2026.
Does Smart STEM Academy 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 Smart STEM Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Smart STEM Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart STEM Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart STEM Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $235 to $265, as it lists it.
What is Smart STEM Academy's phone number?
(901) 745-0009.
Where is Smart STEM Academy?
531 S Parkway E, Memphis, TN 38106. The nearest other daycare we list is A.B. Hill Elementary Pre-K, 0.4 miles away.