Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
LICENSEDLicensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error
On record in Tennessee.
4207 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118
- Hours
- 6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 313 children
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking
- Free parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Human Services, Child Care Services by Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Certificate Program
The public record
- License number
- TN-1745
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 313 children
- Address
- 4207 American Way, Memphis, TN 38118
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- +19017957544
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 1, 2017
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 3 most recent of 7 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
My sweet girl just completed her very first day at Porter-Leath Early Childhood Learning, and I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience so far. From the moment I dropped her off, she was excited and eager to begin this new chapter. When I picked her up, her joy was undeniable. She couldn’t stop smiling and sharing how kind her teacher had been and how many encouraging words were spoken to her throughout the day. I know there is nothing more reassuring than seeing your child feel safe, valued, and genuinely happy in a learning environment. Her excitement gave me a deep sense of comfort and security, knowing she is in caring hands. Although this was only her first day, the warmth and attentiveness shown by the staff left a wonderful first impression. I am hopeful that the days ahead will continue to reflect the kindness and professionalism we experienced on day one. For now, I am simply grateful and overjoyed to see my sweet girl so happy and confident in her new school environment.
Angelic BABIESFIRSTFeb 24, 2026I LOVEEEE THIS HEAD START for my kids and myself. Such a family vibe . Willing to help you with anything if they see your trying and a good momma ! Love this school the best in Memphis for the early head start
Jaliyah JeffersonSep 3, 2024All 4 of my children went here I loved the experience how they educate the children an how they make sure the parent don’t feel left out ! They keep them in the loop
Laiken BrownMar 16, 2020
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star5
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way
Is Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way a licensed child care provider in Tennessee?
- Yes. Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way holds Tennessee licence TN-1745, listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Human Services, Child Care Services in Shelby County. Confirm current standing on the state's child care provider map at onedhs.tn.gov before enrolling.
What is Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way's star rating in Tennessee?
- Tennessee rates Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way 3 stars, on a scale of one to three where three is highest. The Star-Quality rating measures programme standards the state assesses, not inspection outcomes, and it is separate from the licence itself.
What are Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way's hours?
- The state record lists 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. Tennessee publishes the daily window but not which days it applies to, and hours change without the licence record changing, so call ahead.
What programmes does Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way take part in?
- The state record lists Child and Adult Care Food Program, Certificate Program.
What are the site rules at Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way?
- The provider reports No Dogs, No Pets, No Smoking/Vaping, Near Public Transportation, No Cats, Wheelchair Accessible. These are self-reported to the state rather than verified at inspection, so confirm anything your child's health depends on directly.
Does this page show inspection results for Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way?
- No. Tennessee publishes a report card of licensing citations for each provider, and those are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Porter Leath Children's Ctr.@ American Way's inspection history either way. Look the provider up on the state's child care provider map at onedhs.tn.gov and read its report card.
Nearby providers
