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Learning Jungle Hope Valley
- licensed capacity
- 145
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $317
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About
About Learning Jungle Hope Valley
Learning Jungle Hope Valley is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 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 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 15 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 145 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Jungle Hope Valley has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Jungle Hope Valley
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 145 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002319
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 27 visits · 36 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 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 Mar 30, 2026
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 Mar 30, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Mar 18, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 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 Mar 30, 2026
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 Mar 30, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
Show 18 earlier visits
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 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 Nov 26, 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 Nov 26, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Oct 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 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 Nov 26, 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 Nov 26, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
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 Oct 22, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 16, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 16, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 Oct 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Jungle Hope Valley
Is Learning Jungle Hope Valley licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Learning Jungle Hope Valley last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Jungle Hope Valley had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 17 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Hope Valley care for?
145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Jungle Hope Valley accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Jungle Hope Valley's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Jungle Hope Valley cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 493-0326 to ask.
What is Learning Jungle Hope Valley's phone number?
(919) 493-0326.
Where is Learning Jungle Hope Valley?
1600 W Hwy 54, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Bryson Christian Montessori School II, 0.6 miles away.