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Laurinburg, NC 28352 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Precious Care Educational Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $142
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About
About Precious Care Educational Center
Precious Care Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Care Educational Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scotland County has a median price of $142 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$142
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$120
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$62
Home daycare$61
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Care Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #8355073
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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 Feb 6, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Care Educational Center
Is Precious Care Educational Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Care Educational Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Care Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Precious Care Educational Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Care Educational Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Care Educational Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Care Educational Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 277-8450 to ask.
What is Precious Care Educational Center's phone number?
(910) 277-8450.
Where is Precious Care Educational Center?
16960 Wagram Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352. The nearest other daycare we list is Daily Bread Child Care Development Center, 0.6 miles away.