Countryside Child Care
50 Pinewood Plaza Drive, Granite Falls, NC
2.8· 19 reviews
Precious Memories
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $150
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About Precious Memories
Precious Memories is a licensed home daycare in Granite Falls, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Memories has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Caldwell County has a median price of $150 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Memories
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14000356
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 10 visits
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Operator did not document the review of requirements found in .1700 and in G.S. 110, including Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
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 Jan 22, 2026
The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Memories
Is Precious Memories licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Memories last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Memories had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Memories care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Memories accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Memories' hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Memories cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 313-0700 to ask.
What is Precious Memories' phone number?
(828) 313-0700.
Where is Precious Memories?
Granite Falls, NC 28630. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.