Precious Steps Childcare
131 CAMERON STROUD LANE, WARSAW, NC 28398Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A box of tide po
- Products That Are Labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children” with an Additional Warning(s) on the Label, Were Not Kept in Locked Storage While Children Were In…
care. A container of hand soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was on the counter in the bathroom the children use. Viol
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Safe Sleep Policy and Poster About Safe Sleep Practices Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Infant Sleeping Room or Area Where Parents and Caregivers…
are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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