Jolly Jacks Early Learning Center
643C MOORE ROAD, KELFORD, NC 27847Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 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. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2026
- 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 authorizat
- 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. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2026
Nov 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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