Jolly Jacks Early Learning Center
643C Moore Road, Kelford, NC
West Bertie Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $138
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About West Bertie Head Start
West Bertie Head Start is a licensed child care center in Kelford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 344-2433 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Bertie Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bertie County has a median price of $138 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$164
Home daycare$144
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$103
Preschool
Center$152
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$82
Home daycare$63
State record
Inspection reports for West Bertie Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #08000019
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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 29, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 19, 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 Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about West Bertie Head Start
Is West Bertie Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Bertie Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Bertie Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 West Bertie Head Start care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does West Bertie Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Bertie Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 344-2433 to confirm.
How much does West Bertie Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 344-2433 to ask.
What is West Bertie Head Start's phone number?
(252) 344-2433.
Where is West Bertie Head Start?
3734 B Governors Rd, Kelford, NC 27847. The nearest other daycare we list is West Bertie Elementary School Pre K, under 0.1 miles away.