Three Star Center License
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Precious Years Learning Center, Inc.
Spring Lake, NC
· Cumberland County
1317 NORTH BRAGG BLVD,
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Quick Facts
Capacity
34 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002402
License Holder
PRECIOUS YEARS LEARNING CENTER INC
License Issued
Jul 24, 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
Reviews
Georgie Pearson
2019-05-03 14:20:26
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have known Mrs. Biagas since 1979 @ Fayetteville State University. She has always had a heart for children. I'm so happy to hear she has finally living her dream job as a Day Care Center owner. She has worked and retired in childcare so she has a ton of experience. She has cared for my children and I was comfortable leaving them with her. Families that entrust their children with Mrs. Biagas would not be happy with her services.
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About the Provider
PRECIOUS YEARS LEARNING CENTER, INC. is a Three Star Center License in SPRING LAKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-12 | 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 member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. A medical report was on file during the visit with a later date than the employee's hired date. | |||
| 2026-03-12 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One new staff member, A. Word (DOE 1/28/26), did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-03-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for one child within 30 days of enrollment. The child's medical exam was on file during the visit, dated more than 30 days of the child's enrollment date. | |||
| 2026-03-12 | 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 new staff member, A. Word (DOE 1/28/26), did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2025-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-27 | 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. The facility's last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/26/24. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 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. Two staff members did not have medical reports on file prior to employment. This is a Repeat Violation from 9/10/24. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child's file did not have a parent's signed acknowledgment form of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | 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. There was peeling paint on the wall in space #1, under the clock, next to the light switch. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There is an opening on the fencing gate on the left rear of the playground, facing the cleaners, measuring 4". This is a potential entrapment for children. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 member did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 member did not have at least sixteen hours of orientation on file. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 member did not have six clock hours of training in required topic areas on file. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | 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 facility's current fire inspection (dated 7/11/23) was not mailed to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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 grass on the playground was not cut. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-28 | 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 staff member (L.P. needs 8 hrs) did not complete the required annual on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's (T.M.) health assessment was not on file. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member (L.P.) did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Date of employment was 4/4/22. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-06 | 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. One staff member (L.P.) did not have a current First Aid certification on file (expired 6/30/22). | |||
| 2022-10-06 | 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. One staff member (L.P.) did not have a current CPR certification on file (expired 6/30/22). | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A parent signed acknowledgement form was not on file for one child (H.S.). | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the outdoor play area, the bottom left side of the sandbox was cracked. The front of one little tykes car had a broken piece of plastic with sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam peg boards and foam blocks were stored on a shelf in space #4, accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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's (L.P.) signed acknowledgement form was not on file. | |||
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