Three Star Center License
✓ Licensed
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Blowing Rock, NC
· Watauga County
350 SUNSET DRIVE,
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Quick Facts
Capacity
24 children
Age Range
2 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 295-7716
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000002
License Holder
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
License Issued
Oct 9, 2018
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 group size by 1 in each group from 7 point level.
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About the Provider
Everything we do in our children’s ministry is based on our desire to guide kids and families to take their next step with God. Each week children will learn Godly values through a Bible story, memory verse, and practical application appropriate to their age level. All of these elements are presented in an exciting, interactive, and fun manner that children will enjoy coming back to week after week
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-12 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One of the children’s files that was chosen randomly, did not include a signed opt out form. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | 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 conducted on 9/9/24 and shelter in place drill should have been conducted in December. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash hands after being outside. Group #1 went with their teacher to get the lunches. Group #2 looked at books while lunch was being put out. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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 #2, a power strip had three (3) uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. In space #2, there were four (4) plants that are considered toxic to children that were below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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. Dawn dish detergent was stored above a toilet with a child lock, but not an approved lock (which is lock & key, combination lock or magnetic lock. Hand sanitizer was also stored below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Epi pen was expired and should be returned to the parent. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Parent authorization was over a year old and should be updated. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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. New staff CW did not receive the full six (6) hours of orientation during the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Classroom space #2 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Benadryl and an Epi Pen had an action plan but not a parental permission form. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | 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. All plastics and materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Note: an emergency drill either a; shelter-in-place; or lockdown was not conducted between 7/11/22 and 12/12/22. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-31 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Both classrooms had a toxic plant that was accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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. Epi Pens were not in the original box with pharmacy label. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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. Epi pen on site didn't have an action plan/permission or instructions for administering medication. | |||
| 2022-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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