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14178 Hwy 55 East, Bayboro, NC
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Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $135
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About Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare
Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Bayboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 229-1219 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Pamlico County has a median price of $135 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$183
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$114
Preschool
Center$86
Home daycare$114
School age
Center$47
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #69000096
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
Corrected during the visit
May 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Operator did not follow the written feeding schedule for each child under 15 months of age.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
When medication is administered, authorization for the operator to administer the specific medication according to the parent's or health care professional's instructions was not on file and available.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Individual providing care during unplanned absences of the operator, such as medical emergencies, was not at least 21 years of age.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare
Is Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Loving Jewels Home Daycare care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 229-1219 to confirm.
How much does Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 229-1219 to ask.
What is Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare's phone number?
(252) 229-1219.
Where is Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare?
Bayboro, NC 28515. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.