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Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

7486 Waterside Loop Road, Denver, NC 280374.2· 103 reviews
licensed capacity
197
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197

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About Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers is a licensed child care center in Denver, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 197 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
197 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity197 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 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.
Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
197 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#55000144
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All 5 of the following activity areas were not available daily to each group art/creative play, children's books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  4. Jun 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025

  5. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024

  7. Jan 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

  9. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

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 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

Is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers licensed?

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

When was Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers care for?

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

Does Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 827-6580 to ask.

What is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers' phone number?

(704) 827-6580.

Where is Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers?

7486 Waterside Loop Road, Denver, NC 28037. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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