Destiny's Learning Center
Sanford, NC 27330 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Love and Learn Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Love and Learn Child Care
Love and Learn Child Care is a licensed child care center in Sanford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Learn Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$136
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$118
Preschool
Center$106
Home daycare$111
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Love and Learn Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53000341
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
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. T.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Learn Child Care
Is Love and Learn Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Love and Learn Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Learn Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Love and Learn Child Care care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Love and Learn Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love and Learn Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love and Learn Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 774-8052 to ask.
What is Love and Learn Child Care's phone number?
(919) 774-8052.
Where is Love and Learn Child Care?
906 South 3rd St, Sanford, NC 27330. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Blessings Child Care, 0.3 miles away.