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Joyful Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 35
- a week, county median
- $145
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About
About Joyful Learning Center
Joyful Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Graham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 222-9669 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 | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyful Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 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$145
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$143
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Joyful Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #01000616
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Inspection11 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 4, 2026
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 One child did not have an immunization report on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
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 Feb 4, 2026
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 Feb 4, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 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 4, 2026
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 Feb 4, 2026
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 Feb 4, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
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 Feb 4, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 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. T.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
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 27, 2025
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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. A.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
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 Mar 4, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Jun 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member L.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Joyful Learning Center
Is Joyful Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Joyful Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyful Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 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 Joyful Learning Center care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyful Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyful Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 222-9669 to confirm.
How much does Joyful Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 222-9669 to ask.
What is Joyful Learning Center's phone number?
(336) 222-9669.
Where is Joyful Learning Center?
601 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27302. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys N' Girls Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.