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Luv & Joy Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About Luv & Joy Childcare
Luv & Joy Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Elizabeth City, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 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
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 338-6229 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Luv & Joy Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Pasquotank County has a median price of $157 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$159
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$122
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$71
State record
Inspection reports for Luv & Joy Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #70000277
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Electric fans were not mounted out of the reach of children or did not have a mesh guard on each fan.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Individuals who provide care for less than 5 hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Aug 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan were made by child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Luv & Joy Childcare
Is Luv & Joy Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Luv & Joy Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Luv & Joy Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Luv & Joy Childcare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Luv & Joy Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Luv & Joy Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 338-6229 to confirm.
How much does Luv & Joy Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 338-6229 to ask.
What is Luv & Joy Childcare's phone number?
(252) 338-6229.
Where is Luv & Joy Childcare?
Elizabeth City, NC 27909. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.