The Learning Center of Perquimans County
103 Bear Garden Road, Hertford, NC
4.2· 5 reviews
Precious Gifts Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- a week, county median
- $180
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About
About Precious Gifts Child Development Center
Precious Gifts Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hertford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 340-2884 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Gifts Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Perquimans County has a median price of $180 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$197
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$120
Home daycare$105
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$61
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Gifts Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #72000057
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 4, 2026
Feb 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
A Division representative was denied access to inspect the child care facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2026
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
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 20, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 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 Aug 1, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 23, 2024
At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Gifts Child Development Center
Is Precious Gifts Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Gifts Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Gifts Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Gifts Child Development Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Gifts Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Gifts Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 340-2884 to confirm.
How much does Precious Gifts Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 340-2884 to ask.
What is Precious Gifts Child Development Center's phone number?
(252) 340-2884.
Where is Precious Gifts Child Development Center?
1132 Don Juan Road, Hertford, NC 27944. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyce G. Felton Perquimans Head Start Center, 1.6 miles away.