Precious Years Learning Center Inc
1317 NORTH BRAGG BLVD, SPRING LAKE, NC 28390Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One new staff member, A. Word (DOE 1/28/26), did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2026
- 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 staf
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
A medical exam was not on file for one child within 30 days of enrollment. The child's medical exam was on file during the visit, dated more than 30 days of the child's enrollment date.
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One new staff member, A. Word (DOE 1/28/26), did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/25/2026
Mar 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Operator Did Not Comply with All State Laws, Federal Laws And/or Local Ordinances That Pertain to Child Health, Safety, and Welfare, as Required…
by General Statute 110-91. The facility's last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/26/24. Violation confirmed corrected
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