Sugar Babies Childcare
1325 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
5.0· 5 reviews
Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center
Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Spring Lake, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26002466
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 9 visits
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member did not have a medical report on file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
Nov 21, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
May 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review the EPR plan annually.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
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 May 28, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center
Ruth's Daycare
Spring Lake, NC 28390 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Crowns Childcare Center
1319 N Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
No state license record matched yet
Precious Years Learning Center
1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC
Loredo Child Development Center
Fort Liberty, NC 28307
4.3· 7 reviews
No state license record matched yet
Spring Lake Head Start Center
612 Samuel Dr, Spring Lake, NC
5.0· 1 review
No state license record matched yet
Little Scholars Academy
810 Chapel Hill Rd, Spring Lake, NC
No state license record matched yet
Brite Shining Stars Child Development & Learning C
602 Mont Drive, Spring Lake, NC
4.7· 27 reviews
Overhills Child Development Center
751 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC
4.2· 31 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center
Is Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 824-7564 to ask.
What is Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center's phone number?
(910) 824-7564.
Where is Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center?
174 W Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390. The nearest other daycare we list is Sugar Babies Childcare, 0.6 miles away.