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Gastonia, NC 28052 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Precious Moments Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Precious Moments Childcare Center
Precious Moments Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 62 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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
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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
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | 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 | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Moments Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Moments Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000435
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Transportation 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
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 Feb 7, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Moments Childcare Center
Is Precious Moments Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Moments Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Moments Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Moments Childcare Center care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Precious Moments Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Moments Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Precious Moments Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 865-1908 to ask.
What is Precious Moments Childcare Center's phone number?
(704) 865-1908.
Where is Precious Moments Childcare Center?
2148 West 5th Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is The Bright Start, 0.5 miles away.