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Learning Jungle Concord

7526 Ruben Linker Rd, Concord, NC 280274.8· 80 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$258

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About Learning Jungle Concord

Learning Jungle Concord is a licensed child care center in Concord, 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Jungle Concord has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 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.
Cabarrus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$258
Home daycare$174

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$172
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$117

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 Concord

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13000581
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

  3. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 29, 2025

    • 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 Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      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

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 May 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Nov 5, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Nov 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • 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 Dec 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024

  3. Jun 18, 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 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • 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 Jul 1, 2024

  4. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024

    • 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 Apr 30, 2024

  6. Jan 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 14, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2024

    • 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 Dec 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 22, 2023

    • 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 Dec 22, 2023

    • 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 Dec 22, 2023

    • 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 Dec 22, 2023

    • 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

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      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 Jan 29, 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 Learning Jungle Concord

Is Learning Jungle Concord licensed?

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

When was Learning Jungle Concord last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Jungle Concord had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 9 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Concord 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 Concord accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Learning Jungle Concord's hours?

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

How much does Learning Jungle Concord cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 721-5940 to ask.

What is Learning Jungle Concord's phone number?

(704) 721-5940.

Where is Learning Jungle Concord?

7526 Ruben Linker Rd, Concord, NC 28027. The nearest other daycare we list is Carl A Furr Kids:Plus, 1 miles away.

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