Tender Loving Jewels Home Daycare
845 CHINCHILLA ROAD, BAYBORO, NC 28515Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children Were Not Cared for in a Smoke Free and Tobacco Free Environment.
The operator reported that she was smoking cigarettes in the licensed family child care home when children were not present. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2026
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Provide a Physically Safe and Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment That Meets the Developmental Needs of the Children in Care.
In the bathroom that is used by children, a container of Lysol wipes was observed on a shelf. There were sharp nails exposed on the stairw
May 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the children’
- Copy of Each Child's Health Assessment, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File Within 30 Days of Enrollment.
A child enrolled on 4/29/24 did not have a medical report on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2025
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Adequate Supervision Was Not Provided for Children in the Family Child Care Home.
Due to a lack of supervision, a child's braid was pulled from her head. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/18/2024
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