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Jack & Jill School Age Program

31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
licensed capacity
26
a week, county median
$102

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About Jack & Jill School Age Program

Jack & Jill School Age Program is a licensed child care center in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jack & Jill School Age Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mitchell County has a median price of $102 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 & Jill School Age Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#61000059
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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 1, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026

    • 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 1, 2026

    • 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, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 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 Jul 1, 2026

    • 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 Jul 1, 2026

  3. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A written copy of the discipline policy was not provided and/or explained to each child’s parent, at the time of enrollment by the person who conducted the enrollment conference.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • 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 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • 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 Jul 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 2025

  6. Jul 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jul 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

  7. Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 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 Mar 19, 2024

    • 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 Mar 19, 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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Questions about Jack & Jill School Age Program

Is Jack & Jill School Age Program licensed?

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

When was Jack & Jill School Age Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jack & Jill School Age Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 4 of 7 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 Jack & Jill School Age Program care for?

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

Does Jack & Jill School Age Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jack & Jill School Age Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 765-4290 to confirm.

How much does Jack & Jill School Age Program cost?

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

What is Jack & Jill School Age Program's phone number?

(828) 765-4290.

Where is Jack & Jill School Age Program?

31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The nearest other daycare we list is Spruce Pine Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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