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The Tender Care Center

11691 US Hwy 310 S, Rowland, NC 28383
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$148
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About The Tender Care Center

The Tender Care Center is a licensed child care center in Rowland, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

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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 capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Tender Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Robeson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$59

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 The Tender Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#78000448
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

  2. Mar 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

  3. Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025

  4. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jul 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024

  7. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about The Tender Care Center

Is The Tender Care Center licensed?

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

When was The Tender Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Tender Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 The Tender Care Center care for?

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

Does The Tender Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Tender Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 422-9870 to confirm.

How much does The Tender Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 422-9870 to ask.

What is The Tender Care Center's phone number?

(910) 422-9870.

Where is The Tender Care Center?

11691 US Hwy 310 S, Rowland, NC 28383.

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