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Precious Hands Childcare

404 8th Street, Maysville, NC 285553.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$131

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About Precious Hands Childcare

Precious Hands Childcare is a licensed child care center in Maysville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Hands Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jones County has a median price of $131 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.
Jones County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$131
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$126
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$69

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 Hands Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#52000039
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

    • 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 30, 2024

  7. Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Hands Childcare

Is Precious Hands Childcare licensed?

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

When was Precious Hands Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Hands Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Hands Childcare care for?

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

Does Precious Hands Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Hands Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Precious Hands Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 595-6363 to ask.

What is Precious Hands Childcare's phone number?

(910) 595-6363.

Where is Precious Hands Childcare?

404 8th Street, Maysville, NC 28555. The nearest other daycare we list is Maysville Elementary Pre-K, 0.5 miles away.

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