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Loving, Caring and Sharing

1516 Ridgeway Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$317

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About Loving, Caring and Sharing

Loving, Caring and Sharing is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 8 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
15 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 capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Loving, Caring and Sharing has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Loving, Caring and Sharing

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32000838
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 35 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

  2. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The direct exit from classroom space #1 was double locked during today's visit.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Feb 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  5. Sep 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

  6. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Volunteers who are 13, 14, or 15 years old were not directly supervised by or worked with a staff person who was at least 21 years old and met staff qualification requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  10. Jan 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 11, 2025

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Upon arrival a group of chilren were present in classroom space #1.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  2. Aug 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  3. Jan 30, 2024Inspection6 rules 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 Feb 5, 2024

    • 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. An immunization record was not on file for one child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Loving, Caring and Sharing

Is Loving, Caring and Sharing licensed?

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

When was Loving, Caring and Sharing last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Loving, Caring and Sharing had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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, Caring and Sharing care for?

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

Does Loving, Caring and Sharing accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Loving, Caring and Sharing's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 596-8290 to confirm.

How much does Loving, Caring and Sharing cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 596-8290 to ask.

What is Loving, Caring and Sharing's phone number?

(919) 596-8290.

Where is Loving, Caring and Sharing?

1516 Ridgeway Avenue, Durham, NC 27701.

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