Jolly Jacks Early Learning Center

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

“It was reported and documented on an incident report dated April 28, 2026, that Vaseline was applied on a child; however, written authorization to administer the Vaseline was not file.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Upon arrival, one caregiver was observed providing care for six children ranging in age from zero to one year old.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center.

“It was reported that a child with a meal modification form on file restricting corn dogs was served hot dogs while in care.”

Rule Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“An active ant pile was on the playground near the back right side of the fence. Two sand pails were cracked exposing sharp points.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Grits were not documented on the menus as a substitute for potato rounds.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the bathroom staff personal belongings were hanging on a hook below five feet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In classroom space #3 there where two spray bottles with unidentified liquid inside stored below five feet in an unlocked cabinet.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff hired on 2/17/25 had a criminal background check on file dated 3/28/25.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“There was a large active ant hill near the swings.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space one there were six children present ranging from ten(10) months to one(1) year of age with one(1) caregiver present. In combined spaces two(2) and three(3) there were eleven(11) children present ranging from one(1) to two(2) years of age with one caregiver present. In space four(4) there were eleven children present ranging from two(2) to four(4) years of age with one caregiver present.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“In one(1) out of three(3) files reviewed the health care concerns section was not completed.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“November 2024 playground inspection was not available for review.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space 2(two) plastic bags used to store diapers were located under the unlocked changing table.”

Rule 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 inspection.