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Tender Love Child Care Center

896 Hwy 258 N, Snow Hill, NC 285804.3· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
81
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129

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About Tender Love Child Care Center

Tender Love Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Snow Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
81 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity81 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Love Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greene County has a median price of $129 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.
Greene County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$116

Toddler

Center$115
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$157

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 Tender Love Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
81 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#40000046
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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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See all 10 visits
  1. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • 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 Sep 3, 2025

  4. Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 Jun 25, 2025

  5. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 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 Nov 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Individual applications were not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024

  7. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 3, 2024Inspection3 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 Jun 12, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

  9. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Tender Love Child Care Center

Is Tender Love Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Tender Love Child Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Love Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Tender Love Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Tender Love Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Love Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Love Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 747-9955 to ask.

What is Tender Love Child Care Center's phone number?

(252) 747-9955.

Where is Tender Love Child Care Center?

896 Hwy 258 N, Snow Hill, NC 28580. The nearest other daycare we list is Greene County Schools Pre-K Center, 1 miles away.

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