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Shelby, NC 28152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
TLC Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About TLC Center
TLC Center is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 434-6839 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
TLC Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for TLC Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000261
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
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 Jul 8, 2025
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about TLC Center
Is TLC Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was TLC Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has TLC Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 TLC Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does TLC Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are TLC Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 434-6839 to confirm.
How much does TLC Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 434-6839 to ask.
What is TLC Center's phone number?
(704) 434-6839.
Where is TLC Center?
3504 Artee Road, Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Westview Baptist Day Care Center, 3.2 miles away.