Phyllis Precious One Childcare
Winterville, NC 28590 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Joy In Caring Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $208
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About
About Joy In Caring Child Care
Joy In Caring Child Care is a licensed child care center in Winterville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joy In Caring Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $208 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$208
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$149
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Joy In Caring Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #74000588
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child two years or older was placed with children under one year of age without physician certificate that the developmental age of the child makes this placement appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
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 state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Joy In Caring Child Care
Is Joy In Caring Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Joy In Caring Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy In Caring Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Joy In Caring Child Care care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joy In Caring Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joy In Caring Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joy In Caring Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 329-1079 to ask.
What is Joy In Caring Child Care's phone number?
(252) 329-1079.
Where is Joy In Caring Child Care?
2479 Grimes Street, Winterville, NC 28590. The nearest other daycare we list is W.H. Robinson Elementary Pre K, 0.2 miles away.