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For the Love of Children
- licensed capacity
- 25
- a week, county median
- $167
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About
About For the Love of Children
For the Love of Children is a licensed child care center in New Bern, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 631-1790 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
For the Love of Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Craven County has a median price of $167 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$200
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$167
Home daycare$164
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for For the Love of Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #25000614
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
- Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about For the Love of Children
Is For the Love of Children licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was For the Love of Children last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has For the Love of Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can For the Love of Children care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does For the Love of Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are For the Love of Children's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 631-1790 to confirm.
How much does For the Love of Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 631-1790 to ask.
What is For the Love of Children's phone number?
(252) 631-1790.
Where is For the Love of Children?
314 Edwards Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560. The nearest other daycare we list is Centenary Preschool, 1.9 miles away.