Child care center

Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center

1405 W Main Street, Laurens, SC 293603.9· 33 reviews

licensed capacity: 146
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $111

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About

About Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center

Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Laurens, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSecure entryBilingual program

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 146 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday	6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “06:30 am – 05:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Programs	After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Approach	Bilingual / immersion (Spanish-English)
Curriculum	The Creative Curriculum
Staff	All of our staff members are trained in emergency procedures
Safety	Secure entrance, Outdoor playground
Languages	Spanish
Licensed capacity	146 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Laurens County has a median price of $111 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.

Laurens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$111

Home daycare$133

Toddler

Center$111

Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$121

Home daycare$136

School age

Center$128

Home daycare$143

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 Loving Care & Child Development Center

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: License
Capacity: 146 children
License number: #25904

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Summary

23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 23 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

Supervision and ratios 7
Background checks 2
Safe sleep 1
Food and nutrition 1
Discipline and child guidance 1
Other rules 4

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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 23 visits

Sep 14, 2026Visit1 rule cited
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
  Corrected during the visit
Sep 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
  Corrected during the visit
Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
Jul 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Visit3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits

Mar 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Corrected during the visit
Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
- Food and nutritionLow severity
  Meal Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Nap Time Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 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 Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center

Is Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 Loving Care & Child Development Center care for?

146, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 681-1346 to ask.

What is Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center's phone number?

(864) 681-1346.

Where is Tender Loving Care & Child Development Center?

1405 W Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360. The nearest other daycare we list is Melissa Dotson, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).