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Precious Child Academy

9814 Packard Street, Pineville, NC 281343.8· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Precious Child Academy

Precious Child Academy is a licensed child care center in Pineville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Child Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Precious Child Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60000282
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  4. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2024

  6. Jan 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Precious Child Academy

Is Precious Child Academy licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Precious Child Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Child Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 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 Child Academy care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Precious Child Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Precious Child Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Precious Child Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 552-2427 to ask.

What is Precious Child Academy's phone number?

(704) 552-2427.

Where is Precious Child Academy?

9814 Packard Street, Pineville, NC 28134. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Child Academy II, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).