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J-Bear Child Development Center I

129 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 281173.9· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About

About J-Bear Child Development Center I

J-Bear Child Development Center I is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

J-Bear Child Development Center I 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.
Iredell County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for J-Bear Child Development Center I

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#49000138
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 25, 2026

  3. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  6. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Sep 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Sep 17, 2024

  8. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024

  3. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about J-Bear Child Development Center I

Is J-Bear Child Development Center I licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was J-Bear Child Development Center I last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has J-Bear Child Development Center I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 J-Bear Child Development Center I care for?

199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does J-Bear Child Development Center I accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are J-Bear Child Development Center I's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does J-Bear Child Development Center I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 664-7657 to ask.

What is J-Bear Child Development Center I's phone number?

(704) 664-7657.

Where is J-Bear Child Development Center I?

129 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Lake Norman, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).