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Tender Tots Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Tender Tots Day Care
Tender Tots Day Care is a licensed home daycare in Durham, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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 (919) 572-6367 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
Tender Tots Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Durham County has a median price of $228 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Tender Tots Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32001666
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
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 Feb 4, 2025
The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
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
Jan 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Tots Day Care
Is Tender Tots Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Tots Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Tots Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Tots Day Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Tots Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Tots Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 572-6367 to confirm.
How much does Tender Tots Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 572-6367 to ask.
What is Tender Tots Day Care's phone number?
(919) 572-6367.
Where is Tender Tots Day Care?
Durham, NC 27713. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.