Five Star Center License
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Precious Moments Childcare Center
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
2148 WEST 5TH AVENUE,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 865-1908
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000435
License Holder
PRECIOUS MOMENTS CHILDCARE CENTER INC.
License Issued
Jul 15, 2024
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 - Meets enhanced ratios minus one per age group
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About the Provider
Mission
To provide quality childcare to Gaston county and surrounding areas..
To provide quality childcare to Gaston county and surrounding areas..
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 5:30 am - 11:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-366L |
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on October 20, 2025, had a medical exam on file dated December 5, 2025. The medical exam was due by November 19, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, C. Hall, employed on June 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, C. Harris, employed on April 4, 2014, did not have a current criminal background check on file. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-202L |
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-31 | 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. On 1/2/24, three children were not signed out of care. On 1/8/24, one child was not signed out of are. On 1/11/24, 2 children were not signed out of care. On 1/12/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 1/24/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 1/25/24, three children were not signed out of care. On 1/27/24, one child was not signed out of care. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| 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. In space #1 the activity plan listed free build for block activity. In space #2 the activity plan listed free choice for art, manipulatives, dramatic play and book activities. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #3, there were three feeding plans that were not updated to reflect changes in the child's needs. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for preschool age children, there was a ride on toy with only 3 wheels and a cracked picnic table. On the playground for infants and toddlers, there was a cracked water table with sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for preschool age children, there was a large hole in the ground next to the fence. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1,one syringe of Diazepam rectal gel was not in the original container with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, there was one prescription Albuterol that the authorization expired 1/20/24. There were two prescription Ventalin inhalers that the authorization expired 12/19/23. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | 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 space #2, there were plastic bags in the cabinet under the changing table. In space #3, there were plastic bags in a drawer of the wooden cabinet, accessible to children under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. There were two expired booster seats used to transport children on the facility van. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| 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. There were no photographs for eighteen children that the facility provides transportation. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| 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. Five children had a written permission to transport form that did not include when and where the child was to be transported and the expected time of departure and arrival. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| 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. Five children did not have verification that operational policies were discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| 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. A parent participation plan was not posted in the center and there were five children without verification that the plan was discussed with parents on or before the first day of attendance. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children: one enrolled 10/1/23 and one enrolled 12/13/23 did not have verification of a medical exam on file within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. One staff member employed 12/19/23, had verification of the review of the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy on 1/3/24. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space #3, one sippy cup was not labeled with the child’s name or the date. The cup was labeled by staff during the walk through. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for prescription Hydrocortisone cream did not have length of time the authorization was valid on the form. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| 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. There was an active fire ant mound on the outdoor play space #3. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | 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 staff employed on July 11, 2022, had a medical report on file dated July 14, 2022. One staff employed on August 22, 2022, had a medical report on file dated June 18, 2019. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | 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. One staff employed on July 11, 2022 had a negative TB test result on file dated July 15, 2022. One staff employed on August 22, 2022, had a negative TB test result on file dated June 14, 2019. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff employed on August 22, 2022, did not complete any of the required hours for new staff orientation. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lock down drill was completed 6/21/22 and the next lock down drill was completed 10/10/22. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff employed on July 11, 2022, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member released two enrolled children to an unauthorized individual who took the children to a location unknown to the children's parent. | |||
| 2022-07-21 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Child Maltreatment was substantiated due to staff member failing to meet children's physical needs to maintain a safe environment. | |||
| 2022-07-21 | Violation | 1839 | .0801(c) |
| A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. Staff member released two children to an individual who was not listed on their enrollment application. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-25 | 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. In space #4 there was 1 container of Zep Clean ‘ems disinfectant wipes sitting on the manipulative shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | 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 space #2 there were six (6) plastic packages of wipes, one (1) plastic grocery bag, and one (1) plastic sleeve filled with diapers in cubbies that are not five (5) feet high from the floor. | |||
| 2022-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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