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Tutor Time Poplar Tent

8333 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 280274.3· 82 reviews
licensed capacity
227
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$258

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About

About Tutor Time Poplar Tent

Tutor Time Poplar Tent is a licensed child care center in Concord, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 227 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 9 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
227 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 capacity227 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tutor Time Poplar Tent has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 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.
Cabarrus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$258
Home daycare$174

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$172
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$117

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 Poplar Tent

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
227 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13000432
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 21 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

  3. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 23, 2025

  9. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

  10. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  2. Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Feb 3, 2025

    • 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 Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

  3. Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 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 28, 2024

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 Poplar Tent

Is Tutor Time Poplar Tent licensed?

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

When was Tutor Time Poplar Tent last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tutor Time Poplar Tent had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 9 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Poplar Tent care for?

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

Does Tutor Time Poplar Tent accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tutor Time Poplar Tent's hours?

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

How much does Tutor Time Poplar Tent cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 785-8300 to ask.

What is Tutor Time Poplar Tent's phone number?

(704) 785-8300.

Where is Tutor Time Poplar Tent?

8333 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC 28027. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodland Discovery, 0.1 miles away.

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