Three Star Center License
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Precious Hands Childcare
Maysville, NC
· Jones County
404 8TH STREET,
Maysville, NC 28555
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
52000039
License Holder
PRECIOUS HANDS CHILDCARE LLC
License Issued
Dec 13, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
PRECIOUS HANDS CHILDCARE is a Three Star Center License in MAYSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls in indoor spaces #1 and #2 had chipped paint that was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. An electrical outlet located in space #1 used by children was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. Good & Clean Disinfectant Wipes with a keep out of reach of children label, were located on the sink counter in indoor space #1. The wipes were accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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. A volunteer in indoor space #3 did not have a TB test or results indication they were free of active TB on file. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #1 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu for the facility was not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. In indoor space #3 had large, black, plastic bags on the side of the changing table accessible to children under three years of age | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| 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 child care administrator did not complete the ITS-SIDS training every three years. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space two (2) five (5) infant formula bottles were identified with the child's name; however, the bottles did not have a date on them. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. One (1) out of two (2) infants did not have an individual written feeding plan. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs have not been completed and maintained as required. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2023-04-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space three (3) an infant's formula in a bottle was not identified with the child's name. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One (1) infant feeding plan in space three (3) did not have the required parent signatures. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The steps that lead from indoor space three (3) to outdoor space one (1) had rips and tears in the carpet that covered the steps causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. BioSilk Health + Care Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer that were labeled keep out of the reach of children was stored in space one (1) and was not stored in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. Two plastic bags in space two (2) were accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was completed in September 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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 one month. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger. The most recent documentation of visually checking on sleeping infants was December 22, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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 (1) child care provider did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) out of five (5) staff members did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three (3) out of five (5) employee's personnel files did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incidents were recorded on ProCare application; however, incidents did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and it was not maintained in the child's file. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 1952 | .0802(e) |
| A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. A child received an injury and a copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. | |||
| 2022-08-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1).. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for January 2022 and February 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In the bathroom located in space one (1), an aerosol can was not stored in a locked cabinet. This bathroom is accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for January 2022 and February 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two (2) staff member's emergency information was not updated annually. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff member's file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. | |||
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