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Jack and Jill Daycare Center

864 Biggerstaff Road, Spruce Pine, NC 287774.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$149

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About

About Jack and Jill Daycare Center

Jack and Jill Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 6 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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity93 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jack and Jill Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mitchell County has a median price of $149 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.
Mitchell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$149
Home daycare$94

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$83

Preschool

Center$102
Home daycare$82

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$58

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 Jack and Jill Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#61000050
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 59 rules in all · 59 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Food and nutrition 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jun 17, 2026

  3. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • 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 Jun 19, 2025

    • 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 Jun 19, 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 Jun 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jun 19, 2025

  5. Feb 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 20, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 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 Mar 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

  6. Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • 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 Jul 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • 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 Jul 15, 2024

  7. Jun 18, 2024Inspection9 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 Jul 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 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 Jul 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • 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 Jul 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

  8. Feb 22, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • 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 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Mar 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

  9. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Jack and Jill Daycare Center

Is Jack and Jill Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was Jack and Jill Daycare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jack and Jill Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 59 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 Jack and Jill Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Jack and Jill Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jack and Jill Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jack and Jill Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 765-4290 to ask.

What is Jack and Jill Daycare Center's phone number?

(828) 765-4290.

Where is Jack and Jill Daycare Center?

864 Biggerstaff Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The nearest other daycare we list is Spruce Pine Montessori School, 1.8 miles away.

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