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Learning Jungle Ballantyne

14115 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 282774.5· 75 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Learning Jungle Ballantyne

Learning Jungle Ballantyne is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 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

Learning Jungle Ballantyne has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 Learning Jungle Ballantyne

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004097
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2

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. Dec 15, 2025Inspection4 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 Dec 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 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 Dec 17, 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

  2. Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 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 16, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  5. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • 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 Feb 10, 2025

  8. Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A record which required a signature of a staff person or parent was not preserved in a format required in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 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 Learning Jungle Ballantyne

Is Learning Jungle Ballantyne licensed?

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

When was Learning Jungle Ballantyne last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Jungle Ballantyne had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Learning Jungle Ballantyne care for?

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

Does Learning Jungle Ballantyne accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Jungle Ballantyne's hours?

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

How much does Learning Jungle Ballantyne cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 540-2250 to ask.

What is Learning Jungle Ballantyne's phone number?

(704) 540-2250.

Where is Learning Jungle Ballantyne?

14115 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne, 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).