Great Start Child Development Center
39 Putnam Street, Waynesville, NC
5.0· 3 reviews
Tender Treasures
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $179
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About
About Tender Treasures
Tender Treasures is a licensed home daycare in Waynesville, 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 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
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 648-9002 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 | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Treasures has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Haywood County has a median price of $179 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$203
Home daycare$179
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$103
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$190
State record
Inspection reports for Tender Treasures
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #44000098
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 12 visits
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Operator did not provide supervision according the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025
- Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Treasures
Is Tender Treasures licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tender Treasures last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Treasures had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Treasures care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Treasures accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Treasures' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 648-9002 to confirm.
How much does Tender Treasures cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 648-9002 to ask.
What is Tender Treasures' phone number?
(828) 648-9002.
Where is Tender Treasures?
Waynesville, NC 28786. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.