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Monroe, NC 28110 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Loving Care Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $248
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About
About Loving Care Learning Center
Loving Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Monroe, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 66 rules across 10 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Loving Care Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Loving Care Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #90000550
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 20 visits · 66 rules in all · 66 corrected
- Records and paperwork 20
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Other rules 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
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 Jul 23, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
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 Jul 21, 2026
Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
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 Aug 6, 2025
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
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, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member S.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
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. Staff member S.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
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 Jun 18, 2025
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
The center had not developed and adopted a written safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
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 Apr 30, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
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 Dec 23, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 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 Dec 23, 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 Dec 23, 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 Dec 23, 2024
Oct 24, 2024Inspection4 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 31, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
Aug 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Loving Care Learning Center
Is Loving Care Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Loving Care Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Loving Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 66 rules across 11 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 66 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 Loving Care Learning Center care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Loving Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Loving Care Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Loving Care Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 226-9544 to ask.
What is Loving Care Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 226-9544.
Where is Loving Care Learning Center?
801 Sanlee Dr, Monroe, NC 28110. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Children's Center, 0.4 miles away.