Five Star Center License
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Precious Child Academy
Pineville, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9814 PACKARD STREET,
Pineville, NC 28134
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 552-2427
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60000282
License Holder
CURETON MILLER ASSOC.
License Issued
Nov 14, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Reduced Enhanced Ration minus 1
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About the Provider
When it comes to your kids, nothing less than the highest standards will do. Our day care provides a safe environment for your child to explore his or her full potential. If you're looking for a child care center that meets these stringent demands, look no further! We want to promote personal development of your children to prepare them as best we can for the challenges that lie ahead in life. Our staff consists of experienced, certified and continually trained educators.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00am - 6:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The NC Summary of Law was not dated for one (1) child. | |||
| 2025-07-07 | 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. In Space 6, an outlet located under the window was not covered. | |||
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the outdoor play area was not closed while children occupied the area. | |||
| 2025-07-07 | 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. Nail glue, sanitizer and lip balm was in a child's backpack accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection that was passed was conducted on 6/7/23. You have had inspections conducted on 5/31/24 and 6/3/24 however there were issues and the facility has not passed inspection. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. Six children were present today, four children had daily arrival documented. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A single use trampoline that has a cloth over the springs was observed in poor repair. The cloth was torn in places causing tripping hazards. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. December 2023 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance was not complete for Monday and today of this week, the center was closed yesterday. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Grass and weeds were observed growing through the resilient surfacing in the fall zone of the large stationary equipment outdoors. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff, hired 6-20-22 did not update her current health questionnaire since 6-20-22. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | 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. One staff hired 6-20-22 has not updated her emergency information since 6-20-22. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | 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 staff has not had an annual staff evaluation and hasn't updated her staff development plan since May 18, 2022. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file does not have current emergency information for staff or current children enrolled. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Three window seals in the school age space were observed with peeling paint. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A pretend sink in the dramatic play area was observed cracked. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch in the fall zone areas of the stationary equipment measured between 4-5 inches today. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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 daily arrival and departure reviewed today does not have all children present listed with an arrival time; and past days departure times are not noted for the children present on those days. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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 today, the posted activity plan is dated June 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. During the visit I observed a child retrieve his ipad/tablet from his personal belongings. The staff allowed the children to use the ipad/tablet during the visit but you did not have a current activity plan with screen time listed nor did you have a screen time cumulative log, the staff stated she keeps up with the time in her head. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen thermometer read 50 degrees during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground was observed with a lot of grass and weeds growing through the mulch all over the outdoor play area. | |||
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