Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Jump Start University Early Learning Center
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
107 UNIVERSITY AVENUE,
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 487-4578
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26001786
License Holder
VERNELL C THOMAS INC
License Issued
Sep 30, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Cherone Williams
2021-07-13 17:46:45
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
THE ADMINISTRATION AT JUMPSTART UNIVERSITY IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. They do not communicate with each other and they do not accommodate for their military parents. Even though the teachers at Jumpstart University was great with my 2 year old son. The teachers focus on educating, growth and develop and he came home with a new skill. But I am extremely disappointed with how the director and administration conduct their business.
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About the Provider
At Cozy Corner and Jump Start, we expose our students to an exciting world of learning in a fun way with our childhood programs. The main focus of our program is academic achievement, self-help, and social skills. Our first priority is the development of the children in our care. We take an individualized approach to understanding the needs of each child. We then support the child through growth and learning in preparation for normal schooling. Children served in our preschool program, More-at-Four, will attend a full school day, for a full school year while participating in classrooms that meets high-quality state standards.
Cozy Corner and Jump Start are privately owned facilities providing quality care in a safe, happy and healthy environment for children ages 0-12 years old in Fayetteville, NC. Our staff is trained with child care and supervision. Each child is given the freedom to learn and explore at our facility under the direct supervision of our staff. Our child care facility strives to be more than just a normal day care. We want to assist you in the healthy development of your child by working with your child. Our child care facility is licensed by the state of North Carolina's division of child development and we maintain a superior environment health and safety rating.
Cozy Corner and Jump Start are privately owned facilities providing quality care in a safe, happy and healthy environment for children ages 0-12 years old in Fayetteville, NC. Our staff is trained with child care and supervision. Each child is given the freedom to learn and explore at our facility under the direct supervision of our staff. Our child care facility strives to be more than just a normal day care. We want to assist you in the healthy development of your child by working with your child. Our child care facility is licensed by the state of North Carolina's division of child development and we maintain a superior environment health and safety rating.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Open Hours5:30AM - 6:00PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-303A |
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Three children files were monitored during today's visit, one child did not have a dental screening on file for review. | |||
| 2025-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Three children files did not have any acknowledgment form stating that the policy was explained to the parents on or before the first day of infants attending the facility. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-074L |
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed acknowledgement statement on file prior to working with children. This was corrected during the visit by Administrative assistant reviewing the policy with staff and having her to sign the acknowledgement statement and placing in staff file. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. The last time the training was completed was in 3/2023. The the training was more than a year old prior to staff member being employed. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #1, the activity plan was not current. The one posted was dated 6/24-28/2024. During today's a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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 has not renewed first aid training with in the required time. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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 have not renewed CPR training on or before the expiration date. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1881 | .0803(4)(c ) |
| Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label. In space number #1, there was a 8oz bottle of liquid pain reliver, one .18oz tub of baby orajel, and one 13oz jar of Vaseline store in the classroom with no permission slip and instruction on how it should be administered. This was corrected by the administrator removing the items from classroom and discarding the items. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One staff member who drive the bus for summer trips for school age children had not completed Recognizing and Responding with the five year requirements. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-080L |
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. on the back deck of the building there is paint chipping on the reals and walkway of the deck. There is also on board on the walk way and two boards on the stairs that have wood that is rotted or has been chipped away and is showing space where a whole is starting. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff members signed annual health questionnaire after first date of employment. It was corrected by the document being signed after start date. refer to staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| 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. Two staff members signed Emergency Information form after first day of employment. It was corrected by staff members signing document after first day of employment. refer to staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space #1, #2, and #5, there were latex gloves and baby wipes that had keep out of reach of children, sitting on the changing table in each classroom. In space #4 there were latex gloves sitting on a shelf that wasn't five feet from the floor and in the bathroom there were baby wipes that had keep our of reach of children. The items were not keep at least five feet above the floor. This was corrected by each teacher placing the items on a shelf in the classrooms that was five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. Start date 4/7/2022. | |||
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