Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
First Baptist Children's Center
Marion, NC
· Mcdowell County
99 NORTH MAIN STREET,
Marion, NC 28752
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
5950374
License Holder
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
License Issued
May 25, 2022
Expired
May 25, 2022
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
First Baptist Children’s Center has been a part of the Marion Community since it opened on July 11, 1966 as the first state licensed daycare in McDowell County. As a mission of First Baptist Church of Marion, the center seeks to provide the best care for all the children of McDowell County. The center is owned and operated by First Baptist Church under the oversight of a Board of Directors comprised of 9 church members and the management of the Center’s director and staff. The pastoral staff of the church also provides vital support to the Center. All of these leaders in FBCC seek to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that is shaped by our Christian beliefs. We believe that children are a gift of God. Therefore, we rejoice at the opportunity to minister to these children and their families, sharing the love of God in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ.
First Baptist Children’s Center was originally opened to provide child care for 42 children. Currently, FBCC provides care for up to 99 children, age 2½ to 12. The center provides full-time, drop-in, and before and after school care, as well as full-time summer care for school-age children. FBCC has competitive rates for McDowell County and also works with local subsidy programs to provide care for all children in need. The Children’s Center participates with CACFP, a federal food program that provides reimbursement for meals served at the center. Also, FBCC participates in the state funded TEACH program that helps fund continuing education for the teachers.
The director of First Baptist Children’s Center is Melissa Ollis, who has served on the staff since March 2006. The center has nine full time staff members. Our Lead Teachers have a minimum two-year degree in childcare.
First Baptist Children’s Center is PROUD to be a state licensed 5 star center (the highest certification by the State of North Carolina!). To maintain a five star rating, the center must meet staff education requirements, pass several state (NAEYC) and county inspections, and comply with ECKERS and SACERS evaluations. In addition, FBCC has been voted as the #1 Childcare Center in McDowell County for the last three years and many years prior.
First Baptist Children’s Center was originally opened to provide child care for 42 children. Currently, FBCC provides care for up to 99 children, age 2½ to 12. The center provides full-time, drop-in, and before and after school care, as well as full-time summer care for school-age children. FBCC has competitive rates for McDowell County and also works with local subsidy programs to provide care for all children in need. The Children’s Center participates with CACFP, a federal food program that provides reimbursement for meals served at the center. Also, FBCC participates in the state funded TEACH program that helps fund continuing education for the teachers.
The director of First Baptist Children’s Center is Melissa Ollis, who has served on the staff since March 2006. The center has nine full time staff members. Our Lead Teachers have a minimum two-year degree in childcare.
First Baptist Children’s Center is PROUD to be a state licensed 5 star center (the highest certification by the State of North Carolina!). To maintain a five star rating, the center must meet staff education requirements, pass several state (NAEYC) and county inspections, and comply with ECKERS and SACERS evaluations. In addition, FBCC has been voted as the #1 Childcare Center in McDowell County for the last three years and many years prior.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | 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 1/25/25 did not complete the training until 5/12/25. The 90 day time frame was not met. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-04 | 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. One child, enrolled on February 26, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file for review. | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child enrolled on January 24, 2024, has a food allergy. Medical Action Plan was checked on the application. There was not a copy of the plan on file. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-12 | 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 April 24, 2023 did not have a copy of the TB test results on file. A copy of the TB test results must be on file before the first day of employment. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 8/29/22, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child enrolled on 8/9/22 did not have a statement, signed by the parent, of having received a copy of the discipline policy. | |||
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