TENDER LOVE & CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

CHARLOTTE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity41
Est. price$815/mo

Contact information

Address2701 ASHLEY RD CHARLOTTE, NC 28208 (980) 298-6677

CityCHARLOTTE, NC 28208

CountyMecklenburg

Phone(980) 298-6677

Operating details

Capacity41

SubsidiesY

License dateFebruary 22, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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2701 ASHLEY RD CHARLOTTE, NC 28208 (980) 298-6677, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 102/20/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) — Violation #1128

    For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. The provider did not have documentation of attendance for the children that are transported. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk2/20/2026

    GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

    Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One out of three childrens records monitored did not have documentation of a medical health exam within 30 days of enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 102/20/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323

    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. One new childrens record monitored did not have documentation of immunzation records within 30 days of enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk2/20/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    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. One new staff member with a start date of 8/5/26 had a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training dated after 90 days of her start date, 1/29/26. (TH) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$815/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
  • Capacity: 41
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 5

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