Precious Hands Home Child Care
4450 NORTHWEST RD NE, LELAND, NC 28451Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Signed and Dated Statement Which Attests That a Copy of the Discipline Policy Was Given to and Discussed with a Parent/guardian of Each Child Prior To…
enrollment was not on file in the home. A child 1 year of age did not have a signed statement of the discipline policy on file. Violat
- The Family Child Care Home Operator Did Not Have Results of the Water Sample Analysis on File in the Home, Showing They Are Free of Bacteria and Lead Hazards.
The facility has not completed the requirements for having her water tested for lead hazards. Violation confirmed corrected by
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The program has been unsuccessful at creating their ABCMS portal. Violation confirmed c
Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Application Did Not Include All Required Information Including, but Not Limited To: Child's Full Name, Named to Be Called, Child’s Date of Birth, Any…
allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. A child recentl
- Operator Did Not Provide a Written Statement to Parents Regarding the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction.
A child recently enrolled did not have a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/3/2025
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