Jump Start University Early Learning Center

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On September 21, 2026, during the transition from the outdoor environment to the classroom, two children were able to walk away from the teachers and walk to the front of the building without the teachers being aware that they were not with the group. They were not supervised for about four minutes. This was corrected during the visit. All children were being adequately supervised and the transition modification that were put in place were being implemented”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“Three children files were monitored during today’s visit, one child did not have a dental screening on file for review.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“Three children files did not have any acknowledgment form stating that the policy was explained to the parents on or before the first day of infants attending the facility.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. The last time the training was completed was in 3/2023. The the training was more than a year old prior to staff member being employed.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement statement on file prior to working with children. This was corrected during the visit by Administrative assistant reviewing the policy with staff and having her to sign the acknowledgement statement and placing in staff file.”

Rule 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 inspection.

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

“In Space #1, the activity plan was not current. The one posted was dated 6/24-28/2024. During today’s a current activity plan posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 have not renewed CPR training on or before the expiration date.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. One staff has not renewed first aid training with in the required time.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer’s label.

“In space number #1, there was a 8oz bottle of liquid pain reliver, one .18oz tub of baby orajel, and one 13oz jar of Vaseline store in the classroom with no permission slip and instruction on how it should be administered. This was corrected by the administrator removing the items from classroom and discarding the items.”

Rule Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 staff member who drive the bus for summer trips for school age children had not completed Recognizing and Responding with the five year requirements.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Two staff members signed annual health questionnaire after first date of employment. It was corrected by the document being signed after start date. refer to staff and training worksheet.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Two staff members signed Emergency Information form after first day of employment. It was corrected by staff members signing document after first day of employment. refer to staff and training worksheet.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. on the back deck of the building there is paint chipping on the reals and walkway of the deck. There is also on board on the walk way and two boards on the stairs that have wood that is rotted or has been chipped away and is showing space where a whole is starting.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.