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Learning Jungle Hope Valley
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1600 W HWY 54,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
145 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002319
License Holder
LJ SCHOOLS (CAROLINA) INC
License Issued
Jan 17, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meeting all enhanced requirements
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About the Provider
LEARNING JUNGLE HOPE VALLEY is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 145 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-254L |
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-016L |
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-254L |
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member witnessed another staff member yell close up in a child's face in space #3 on 6/16/26 and on previous days. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline. It was witnessed by several staff members children being restrained by a staff member in space #3. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-074L |
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline. It was reported that in space #5 on 6/3/26 a child on a cot was observed completely covered by a blanket with the teacher next to the child with her foot holding the blanket down while the child was crying and moving their feet and arms in an attempt to get from under the blanket. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-412L |
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-074L |
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-074L |
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-074L |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Upon arrival three children aged four and five were being cared for in the Director's office due to staffing shortage. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Twenty-one children in space #6 from three to five were observed being cared for. The group size maximum is twenty. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2 the wall near the cots are chipped and are not in good repair. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not conducted for the last four months. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children under 12 months had access to items that are choking hazards from the trash to treasure program within the facility. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription medication was observed stored in a child's cubby during the visit. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place was not completed within the three month time frame. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-116L |
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-244L |
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old child was left on the playground unsupervised for less than three minutes on 2/13/2026. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Water was observed in a soap dispenser in space #3, and water was observed with soap in three other soap dispensers. | |||
| 2025-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-060L |
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-072L |
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-202L |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-072L |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1125-202L |
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three-year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for twenty to thirty minutes. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-268L |
| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old child was left on the playground alone for an undetermined amount of time in January 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1 Ten two-year-olds were being cared for by one teacher. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| 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. One bottle was observed without a name and date. Two bottles were observed without a date in space #4 | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| 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) One child did not have an individual written feeding plan posted or on file. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #1 and #2 diaper cream and lotion did not have instructions of when and how to apply the cream and lotion. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A child was observed sleeping in the bouncy sit during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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. Sleep charts were not completed for three children on 10/6/25. One child did not have documentation for sleeping during the visit. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. One staff member First Aid expired on 8/17/25. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. One staff member CPR expired on 8/17/2025. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. The teacher in space #1 yelled at a child to 'walk away now, I am not asking.' | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-268L |
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| 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. Playground space #2 is licensed for 34 children at one time. During today's visit 37 children were observed on playground space #2. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-264L |
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-226L |
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The toilet in space #7 was not in working order. It was observed to be covered with a trash bag. | |||
| 2025-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-30 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #5 a child one-year-old was observed drinking a bottle while laying on the mat for naptime. | |||
| 2025-06-30 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The ceiling in space #4 and the ceiling in the hall way outside of space #4 was observed with water damaged, broken tile, and exposed insulation with children in care. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The space in front of the tunnel has a separation between the ramp and the surfacing. The surfacing is raised in front of the train equipment, and in front of the tree causing tripping hazards. This is a repeat violation from 4/1/25. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-134L |
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom in the space for four and five year old children did not have light. One toilet in the space was covered with a child's chair during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The surfacing on the toddler playground has three areas that causes tripping hazards. The space in front of the tunnel has a separation between the ramp and the surfacing. The surfacing is raised in front of the train equipment, and in front of the tree causing tripping hazards. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. In the block area in the classroom for fours and fives the outlet did not have an outlet plate and was not covered with a socket cover. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 2/14/25. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in space #5 was reading 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-18 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 facility did not have a current fire inspection available to review during today's visit. The last approved fire inspection was completed on 8/15/22. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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