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Love-N-Care West

534 Coble Avenue, Albemarle, NC 280014.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$186
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About Love-N-Care West

Love-N-Care West is a licensed child care center in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Love-N-Care West has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Stanly County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$186
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$163
Home daycare$142

Preschool

Center$147
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$68

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 Love-N-Care West

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#84000271
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

  2. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

  3. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  5. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024

  7. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Love-N-Care West

Is Love-N-Care West licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Love-N-Care West last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Love-N-Care West had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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-N-Care West care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Love-N-Care West accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Love-N-Care West's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 983-6416 to confirm.

How much does Love-N-Care West cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 983-6416 to ask.

What is Love-N-Care West's phone number?

(704) 983-6416.

Where is Love-N-Care West?

534 Coble Avenue, Albemarle, NC 28001. The nearest other daycare we list is Nee-nee's Little Lambs, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).