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TENDER LEARNING CARE
CLOSED1818 LAKE BLVD, DAVIS,, CA 95616
DAY CARE CENTER in Yolo County, California
- Licensed for
- 83 children
The public record
- License number
- 570310353
- License status
- CLOSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
- Address
- 1818 LAKE BLVD, DAVIS,, CA 95616
- County
- Yolo County
- Phone
- +15307565351
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 1, 1987
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and 8 complaint visits to TENDER LEARNING CARE.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star8
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My daughter attended Tender Learning Care and it was truly a wonderful, child-focused environment. From the very beginning, she felt welcomed and safe. She made friends easily with both the children and staff, and she always looked forward to her days there. The staff took the time to get to know her personally — they remembered the little things that mattered to her and made her feel seen and cared for. I was always impressed by how nurturing and patient the teachers were. They encouraged creativity, kindness, and teamwork, and I could see the positive impact on my daughter’s confidence and happiness. She would often come home excited to share what she had learned or tell stories about her friends and teachers. It was clear that the preschool prioritized not only education, but also the emotional well-being and development of every child. The directors, John and Shirley, consistently showed professionalism and dedication to the children in their care. They created a safe and structured environment where the focus was always on the best interests of the kids. As a parent, that gave me a great deal of comfort and peace of mind. I am truly grateful for the time my daughter spent at Tender Learning Care. She thrived there and will carry those early positive experiences with her as she grows. I would highly recommend this preschool to any family seeking a warm, supportive, and genuinely caring place for their child. Thank you to all the amazing and caring staff within this facility .
Melissa SwetlandSep 30, 2025Saying goodbye to Tender Learning Care is so bittersweet for our family. My daughter has always been a bit of a tough one, and we’ve had our share of ups and downs. Through it all, the amazing staff here have been patient, loving, and endlessly supportive. They have always kept open and honest communication with me, making sure I knew how my daughter was doing every step of the way. During some of the hardest times in my life, they not only cared for her but also guided me with kindness and encouragement. Thanks to their dedication, my daughter has grown so much and is doing better than ever. Tender Learning Care has been more than just a daycare — they’ve been like family to us. We will truly miss everyone here and will always be grateful for the love, care, and memories you’ve given us. 💛
Terecita LopezAug 22, 20251 star review for this is awfully generous. PLEASE READ FOR CAUTION OF YOUR CHILD: My fiance and I enrolled my step daughter in this daycare. Upon enrollment the staff received copies of 2 court orders. One providing clear documentation that my fiance has full sole legal and physical custody. We ran into multiple situations where the court orders were not followed and deliberately disobeyed by the school staff, more importantly, the owners Shirley and Jon. The staff allowed the non custodial parent to make decisions about attendance without contacting my fiance. As well, they provided copies and access of all the enrollment paperwork my fiance provided (one of the court orders is a restraining order my fiance has against the noncustodial parent- keep in mind). Upon investigating how the noncustodial parent obtained that, it was found they were harassing the school for the paperwork for up to two weeks. The staff never informed my fiance of this happening for my fiance to handle it with his legal team. Ontop of this, there are multiple other safety concerns surrounding this facility. There are rat feces covering the inside of cabinets, the school has a distinct awful smell when you walk in as if it’s never been cleaned, there are ants EVERYWHERE that coated my step daughters backpack, the staff seems it’s appropriate that when the front door lock doesn’t work they just put tape on the door lock so anyone from the public can have access into the building let alone a child just walk out. Once we finally got the approval we needed, we immediately removed my step daughter from this facility. Upon conversation with Shirley, the owner, about the concerns we had and why we were removing our daughter, she acted in a VERY unprofessional, unethical, and disgusting manner that does not present a safe and nurturing environment for children to be around. She made defamatory remarks about myself and my fiance and decided to involve herself in personal court matters by making unsupported statements about the custody arrangements and environment our daughter is in. She refused to provide a refund for the tuition that was paid for the month our daughter would not be attending and then asked for another 30 days of payment. When CDSS was referenced, Shirley went even further to involve herself into court matters and sent very inappropriate and inaccurate statements to what she thought was the judge. After filing a complaint with CDSS, it was found that our concerns were SUBSTANTIATED by CDSS for two Type A violations and a Type B violation that reflects immediate safety and health concerns for the child. My fiance has still not received an apology nor a refund. Shirley and Jon went even further to provide the private conversations between my fiance and them, to the noncustodial parent. I have worked in child cares, preschools and have taken child focuses courses myself. I am absolutely appalled at the behavior shown and the practices of this school and ownership. DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY!! Please be cautious to read about them and their previous violations on the CDSS website.
Becka StilwellJul 4, 2025I attended this center from 2011-2012. I still remember Miss sheiley (Im sorry I do not know how to spell your name) and the long tangents she would go on about her adventures when she was just as young as us. I truely believe that this center has made me a much better person now then any other feasible experiance could ever do. Thank you TLC I truely loved the time I had there. - Bill
ohhihiNov 8, 2021Our son went to Tender learning care for 3 months just before he started his kintergarten at public school. Depsite this short stay, tender learning care left a deep impression as an exceptional organization. The founder Shirley is an extremely kind and knowledgeable person. She gradually groomed our son to read/write, and was deeply vested in his learning and ensuring his growth continues in kintergarten. We are truly grateful for that. All teachers in TLC have worked there for 10+ to 20 years, which is unheard of.. they are also very flexible in accomodating needs of parents. Lastly when I asked one of the teachers on the first day of month, if I should pay half months fee or full month for the last month, she spontaneously answerered just half the month, without needing to check with Shirley, this told me that teachers are trusted to take decisions in this place. Overall we could not be happier with TLC. It is an asset in Davis community.
Ameet DeshpandeSep 9, 2021We have been with TLC for the last six months. Our kids enjoy being there and the teachers have been very supportive with the transition. I was specially moved by teacher Usha and the beautiful crown she made for my daughter's birthday! She loved it!
Villanueva ThronFeb 7, 2021
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about TENDER LEARNING CARE
Is TENDER LEARNING CARE a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. TENDER LEARNING CARE holds California licence 570310353, currently listed as "CLOSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on August 1, 1987. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does TENDER LEARNING CARE hold?
- California licenses TENDER LEARNING CARE as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can TENDER LEARNING CARE care for?
- TENDER LEARNING CARE is licensed for up to 83 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected TENDER LEARNING CARE?
- California records 2 inspection visits to TENDER LEARNING CARE, the most recent on November 21, 2025 and the earliest on record June 28, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited TENDER LEARNING CARE in response to a complaint?
- California records 8 complaint-driven visits to TENDER LEARNING CARE. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for TENDER LEARNING CARE?
- The licence is held by HUDDLESON, JOHN & SHIRLEY. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Yolo County.
About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 570310353.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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