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Precious Years Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 34
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Precious Years Learning Center
Precious Years Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Spring Lake, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 922-4379 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Precious Years Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Precious Years Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #26002402
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a medical report on file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Precious Years Learning Center
Is Precious Years Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Precious Years Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Precious Years Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Years Learning Center care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Precious Years Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Precious Years Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 922-4379 to confirm.
How much does Precious Years Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 922-4379 to ask.
What is Precious Years Learning Center's phone number?
(910) 922-4379.
Where is Precious Years Learning Center?
1317 North Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Crowns Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.