Holy Grounds Child Development Center
Mooresville, NC 28115 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Advance Preschool/Mera Jams
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $223
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About Advance Preschool/Mera Jams
Advance Preschool/Mera Jams is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 663-2263 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Advance Preschool/Mera Jams has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for Advance Preschool/Mera Jams
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000454
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Advance Preschool/Mera Jams
Is Advance Preschool/Mera Jams licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Advance Preschool/Mera Jams last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Advance Preschool/Mera Jams had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Advance Preschool/Mera Jams care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Advance Preschool/Mera Jams accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Advance Preschool/Mera Jams' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 663-2263 to confirm.
How much does Advance Preschool/Mera Jams cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 663-2263 to ask.
What is Advance Preschool/Mera Jams' phone number?
(704) 663-2263.
Where is Advance Preschool/Mera Jams?
633 West McLelland Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Tots Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.