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Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 71
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center
Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Troutman, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 528-1962 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $175 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 Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000392
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 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 Feb 25, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
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 Feb 25, 2026
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
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 Feb 25, 2026
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Oct 1, 2025
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 Oct 13, 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 Oct 13, 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 Oct 13, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 26, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 26, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Oct 22, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
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 Oct 22, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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 May 8, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 15, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Feb 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center
Is Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 528-1962 to confirm.
How much does Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 528-1962 to ask.
What is Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 528-1962.
Where is Jacobs Ladder Child Development Center?
571 South Main Street, Troutman, NC 28166. The nearest other daycare we list is Troutman Prime Time for Kids, 0.9 miles away.