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Precious Moments Childcare Center

2148 WEST 5TH AVENUE, GASTONIA, NC 28052Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:510
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:2025

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings · 20% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Dec 17, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.

      One child enrolled on October 20, 2025, had a medical exam on file dated December 5, 2025. The medical exam was due by November 19, 2025. Violation corrected during visit

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.

      One (1) staff member, C. Hall, employed on June 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, C. Harris, employed on April 4, 2014, did not have a current criminal background check on file. Violation confirmed

  3. Jan 31, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…

      available for review. On 1/2/24, three children were not signed out of care. On 1/8/24, one child was not signed out of are. On 1/11/

    • The Activity Plan Did Not Provide at Least 4 Different Activities Daily Listed in GS 110-91(12): Art/creative Play; Books; Blocks; Manipulatives; And Family…

      living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. In space #1 the activity plan listed

    • The Written Feeding Plan Was Not Modified as the Child's Needs Changed.

      In space #3, there were three feeding plans that were not updated to reflect changes in the child's needs. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2024

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