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Precious Resources

117 West Hargett Street, Richlands, NC 285744.5· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
163
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About Precious Resources

Precious Resources is a licensed child care center in Richlands, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
163 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity163 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Resources has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onslow County has a median price of $203 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.
Onslow County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$161

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$130
Home daycare$202

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 Resources

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
163 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#67000007
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025

  7. Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

  10. May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Resources

Is Precious Resources licensed?

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

When was Precious Resources last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Resources had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Resources care for?

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

Does Precious Resources accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Resources' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Precious Resources cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 324-1547 to ask.

What is Precious Resources' phone number?

(910) 324-1547.

Where is Precious Resources?

117 West Hargett Street, Richlands, NC 28574. The nearest other daycare we list is The Blooming Garden Children's Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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