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Lovin' Children Day Care

Selma, NC 27576 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$153

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About Lovin' Children Day Care

Lovin' Children Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Selma, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lovin' Children Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Johnston County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Lovin' Children Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#51000328
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Feb 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Transportation

      Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  3. Mar 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

  4. Oct 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024

  5. Oct 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not develop and adopt a written plan of care for completing routine tasks to ensure routine tasks did not interfere with the care of children during hours of operation.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

  8. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023

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 Lovin' Children Day Care

Is Lovin' Children Day Care licensed?

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

When was Lovin' Children Day Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lovin' Children Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Lovin' Children Day Care care for?

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

Does Lovin' Children Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lovin' Children Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 280-1218 to confirm.

How much does Lovin' Children Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 280-1218 to ask.

What is Lovin' Children Day Care's phone number?

(919) 280-1218.

Where is Lovin' Children Day Care?

Selma, NC 27576. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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