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Tater Tots Learning Center

561 S Sycamore St, Rose Hill, NC 284584.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131

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About

About Tater Tots Learning Center

Tater Tots Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Rose Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tater Tots Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Duplin County has a median price of $131 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.
Duplin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$126
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$69

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 Tater Tots Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#31000254
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      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 for the date of issuance).

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

  9. Mar 21, 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 Tater Tots Learning Center

Is Tater Tots Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Tater Tots Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tater Tots Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Tater Tots Learning Center care for?

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

Does Tater Tots Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tater Tots Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tater Tots Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 289-4587 to ask.

What is Tater Tots Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 289-4587.

Where is Tater Tots Learning Center?

561 S Sycamore St, Rose Hill, NC 28458. The nearest other daycare we list is Tailored Learning Center, 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).