Jonesboro Day Care
A child care center in Sanford, North Carolina 27330
407 West Main Street, Sanford, North Carolina 27330. (919) 776-8231.
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The short answer
- 25 violations in the last three years
- Sep 242026 the latest visit on record
- 62 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
13 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 24, 2026.
25 violations cited in the last three years, 25 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
25 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 4, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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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.
“The hallway closet across from spaces #2 & #3 was not properly locked and had bleach, paint and disinfectant stored on a shelf.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“Albuterol for D. Garcia expired in May 2026 and was not returned to the parent/family.”
Nov 17, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Current activity plans were not available in the two spaces used by the two and three year old classes.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“A valid letter was not on file for review for J. Barrera who began employment on 7/15/2025.”
Jun 9, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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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. C. Clark’s CPR training expired on 3/2025 and M. Cox does not have the training on file.”
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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. C. Clark’s first aid training expired on 3/2025 and M. Cox does not have the training on file.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Incident reports documented for the last year were not logged.”
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“Incident reports for four children did not include all the required information.”
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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.
“L. Jones and M. Cox were hired in 2024 and do not have the training on file.”
Jan 16, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“An activity plan dated 1/6/2025-1/10/2025 was posted in the space used by the older preschoolers,.”
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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.
“An aerosol can of acrylic cleaner was on a shelf in the space used by the preschoolers.”
Jul 9, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Four staff members last reviewed the EPR plan on 5/31/2023.”
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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 member hired on 2/19/2024 did not receive CPR training.”
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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 member hire on 2/19/2024 did not receive First Aid training.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“Medical statements for three new staff members were not on file.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“A child who enrolled on 1/22/2024 did not have an immunization record on file.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Two staff members hired on 6/3/2024 did not receive orientation.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“A medical exam for a child enrolled on 1/22/2024 was not on file.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“TB results were not on file for three new staff members.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“A criminal background check for J. Haithcox had not been completed.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“Four staff members last reviewed the EMC plan on 5/31/2023.”
Apr 12, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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Child was handled roughly.
“On multiple occasions, a staff member handled a six-year-old child roughly by grabbing the child’s arm, face, and neck.”
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“On March 24, 2024 staff members failed to complete an incident report when a seven-year-old child was injured while in care.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On March 25, 2024, a staff member hit a seven-year-old child on the cheek.”
Feb 23, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In the space #4 used by the two and three year olds, the baseboards in the reading and block areas had peeling paint”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Oct 25, 2017.
- Licensed for 62 children, ages 2 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 5350976.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Jonesboro Day Care Center, Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 3 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 31 child care providers in Lee County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 25.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Jonesboro Day Care This child care provider | 25 |
| First Presbyterian Child Development Center | 4 |
| Grace Christian Child Development Center | 4 |
| Destiny’s Learning Center | 1 |
| Jireh Child Development Center | 1 |
| Sanford Child Care, Inc. | 9 |
| Kiddie Land Day Care | 2 |
| Small Hands - Big Future Child Care | 16 |
| Luxury Learning | 9 |
| Children of Tomorrow | 17 |
| Estelle’s Childcare | 10 |
| Precious Blessings Child Care | 6 |
| Education Station | 4 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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