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Matthews, NC 28105 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Learning Jungle Sam Newell
- licensed capacity
- 169
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Learning Jungle Sam Newell
Learning Jungle Sam Newell is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 9 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 169 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 169 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Jungle Sam Newell 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Jungle Sam Newell
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 169 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004091
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 57 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safe sleep 4
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 14 visits
Jun 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Dec 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
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 Dec 18, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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 Dec 8, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 20, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection20 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 Feb 6, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 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 Feb 17, 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 Feb 17, 2025
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 6, 2025
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 Feb 6, 2025
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 Feb 6, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
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 Feb 20, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 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 Feb 6, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
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 6, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Show 4 earlier visits
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 21, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection14 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.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
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
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.
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.
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection14 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.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
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
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.
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.
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Jungle Sam Newell
Is Learning Jungle Sam Newell licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Learning Jungle Sam Newell last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Jungle Sam Newell had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Sam Newell care for?
169, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Learning Jungle Sam Newell accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Jungle Sam Newell's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Jungle Sam Newell cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 339-5387 to ask.
What is Learning Jungle Sam Newell's phone number?
(980) 339-5387.
Where is Learning Jungle Sam Newell?
1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.6 miles away.