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Precious Memories Preschool
Asheboro, NC
· Randolph County
309 E SALISBURY STREET,
Asheboro, NC 27203
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 629-5449
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
76000002
License Holder
GREENE, DAWN W.
License Issued
Jun 3, 2019
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 - Meeting reduced ratios
Reviews
Meleah Lambeth
2016-02-08 16:12:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services
Hi! its Meleah Lambeth I just want to say that Precious Memories Preschool is the best and the #1 preschool in the town of Asheboro and I grew up at Precious Memories Preschool and I had the best time of my life there when I was a preschooler and I would LOVE to work at Precious Memories Preschool because I love children.
sincerely, Meleah Lambeth
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About the Provider
PRECIOUS MEMORIES PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in ASHEBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-12 | 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 fire inspection was completed 1/31/25. The previous inspection was completed 12/6/23. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | 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. Staff member M. Cruz was short ten hours and K. Daniel was short three hours. Copies of the training certificates must accompany the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | 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. The photographs of three children transported were not included with the emergency information. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The file for one child did not contain immunization records. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for A. Vargas were due by 9/3/25 and completed 10/7/25. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 was documented December 2023. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff and the Director did not have current health questionnaires on file. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | 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. Staff and the Director did not have current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One new teacher did not have a criminal background check. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-20 | 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. There was asthma and seizure medications that had no prescription label. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was asthma and seizure medications that had no parental authorizations on file. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | 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 last playground inspection was conducted in June 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | 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 new staff did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired 9/3/2024, did not received the required orientation in the first two weeks. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | 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. No lock down drills were documented on the emergency drill log. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | 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 new staff did not have acknowledgment of review of the shaken baby policy on file. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a large long tree vine hanging down that children to swing, if a child were to fall they could be injured. There was an area of the ground that dropped down creating a large ditch where children could get stuck in and be unable to climb out. This is a repeat violation from 6/25/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-008L |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Several children were observed running through the wooded area on the playground and although the teacher was centrally located in the wooded area, all the children could not be seen. There was a back corner area where a child was standing, his red shorts could be seen however the teacher was unable to see what the child was doing. This is a repeat violation from 6/14/24. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There are several wooden vines spreading across the ground that are potential tripping hazards. There was a large long tree vine hanging down that children were observed swinging on, this could be a potential hazard if the children fall while swinging..There was an area of the ground that dropped down creating a large ditch and a child got in that area and was unable to get out without teacher assistance. This is a repeat violation from 6/14/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-008L |
| 2024-06-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The teacher was unable to see and hear the children in her care on the playground due to the overgrown wooded area on the playground. | |||
| 2024-06-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were several tripping hazards and potential injury from outdoor animals and insects due to overgrown greenery areas. There were tomato plans and poison ivy accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child had an Epi Pen in a locked cabinet that did not have a parental authorization on file. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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 did not have a completed and signed orientation on file. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff did not have current health questionnaires on file. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the outdoor playground for the preschool aged children, there were two boards under the slide with long nails sticking out. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | 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. There was a can of OFF bug repellent onto of a cabinet. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | 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. No shelter in place or lockdown drill has been done for the year of 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-20 | 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 did not have any dates on it. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The stationary equipment on the playground for preschool age children had less than 6 inches in depth of mulch. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In the first aid kit in the vehicles used to transport children, there was Tylenol and topical Neosporin. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log has not been completed following the completion of an incident report. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff hired 9/12/2022 has not received the required hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. New staff hired 9/12/2022 did not have documentation on file that the shaken baby policy had been reviewed. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. Staff hired 9/12/2022 did not have this training on file. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-01 | 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 was completed in May 2021. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was a child with an Epi-Pen that had no parental authorization on file. | |||
| 2022-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. No parents have been notified of the no smoking policy. This is a repeat violation 4/4/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was April 6, 2021. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Staff and Training worksheets were not complete. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance).Four staff had expired criminal background checks. This is a repeat violation 4/4/2022. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was not maintained in a separate file. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no fire drill conducted in February 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Several staff did not have current health questionnaires on file. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). Several staff did not have current criminal background checks on file. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Several staff did not have current First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Several staff did not have current CPR training on file. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.This was not on file for the children enrolled. | |||
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