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First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Hickory, NC
· Catawba County
339 2ND AVE NW,
Hickory, NC 28601
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 328-4122
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1854414
License Holder
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HICKORY
License Issued
Oct 31, 2012
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 Church Child Development Center is committed to providing quality childcare in a Christian atmosphere. Our teaching staff is dedicated to ensure that each child has a positive learning experience. We want to help your child develop mentally (in wisdom), physically (in stature), spiritually (in favor with God), socially (in favor with people), intellectually (through learning experiences). We wish to accept each child as he/she is, allowing him to grow in his own way and at his own pace, according to his individual needs.
Our goal is to help each child have happy and meaningful experiences and a variety of opportunities to discover and develop his/her potential, the self that God has given him, so that he may live life fully as a preschooler and will be prepared for the years to follow.
Our goal is to help each child have happy and meaningful experiences and a variety of opportunities to discover and develop his/her potential, the self that God has given him, so that he may live life fully as a preschooler and will be prepared for the years to follow.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday - Friday Full Day 7am - 6pm Half Day 8am - 12pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member (date of hire 09/10/2008) required to complete health and safety training topics by 05/28/2026 had not completed a training for the topics of “administration of medication, with standards for parental consent” and “recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment”. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 2, the discard date on the prescription label of one emergency medication indicated that the emergency medication should be discarded after 02/08/2026. In Space 5, the permission to administer date for one emergency medication expired on 01/27/2026. In Space 6, the permission to administer dates for three topical ointments expired on 01/11/2026, 02/25/2026, and 02/25/2026. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. No ABCMS roster was established for your facility and DCDEE was not notified within five business days of employment of new employees hired since your last monitoring visit. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-09 | 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 annual fire inspection report was due no later than August 30, 2024. The most recent fire inspection was dated September 11, 2024, and received in my office by email on October 13, 2024. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. In Space 6, one aerosol can of Bath and Body Works "Tis the Season" air fragrance was stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3, the discard date on the prescription label for one emergency medication expired on 03/19/2025. In Space 5, one diaper ointment/cream expired in 03/2025. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Three staff members with a date of employment of 08/15/2024, 09/26/2024, and 10/02/2024 whose First Aid training was due by 11/15/2024, 12/26/2024, and 01/02/2025 completed First Aid training on 02/11/2025. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Three staff members with a date of employment of 08/15/2024, 09/26/2024, and 10/02/2024 whose CPR training was due by 11/15/2024, 12/26/2024, and 01/02/2025 completed CPR training on 02/11/2025. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child enrollment application listed asthma as a health concern but no medical action plan was completed or attached to the application. One child with a food allergy had a medical action plan on file with a physician signature dated 07/26/2023 and the medical action plan had not been updated annually. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | 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 seasonal staff member with a date of employment of 05/18/2023 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment or before returning to a work schedule for the 2024 season. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member with a date of employment of 03/09/2023 did not have training certificates on file to confirm completion of health and safety training within the first year of employment. One seasonal employee with a date of employment of 05/18/2023 did not complete the health and safety trainings within the first year of employment and before returning to a work schedule for the 2024 season. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-08 | 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 6, one electrical outlet on the wall at the counter was left uncovered. The teacher covered the electrical outlet. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | 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. In Space 5, the spray bottles containing the sanitizing and disinfecting solutions mixed daily at the facility were stored in a wall basket in the bathroom that was mounted below five feet. The teacher moved the sanitizing and disinfecting spray bottles to a shelf in the bathroom that was mounted above five feet. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 2, one permission to administer an over the counter diaper ointment was missing the information for when to apply the ointment. In Space 8, one permission to administer an over the counter diaper ointment was missing the information for when to apply the ointment. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 5, one permission to administer form for an emergency medication had expired on 02/28/2024 and the medication had not been returned to the parent. In Space 6, one permission to administer form for a over the counter diaper ointment had expired on 02/29/2024 and the medication had not been returned to the parent. In Space 6, one permission to administer form for a over the counter diaper ointment had expired on 03/01/2024 and the medication had not been returned to the parent. In Space 7, one permission to administer form for an emergency medication had expired on 02/02/2024 and the medication had not been returned to the parent. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | 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 with a date of employment of 06/01/2023 was due to complete First Aid training by 09/01/2023 but First Aid training was completed on 01/22/2024. Because the First Aid training was completed prior to this visit, the violation was corrected. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | 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 with a date of employment of 06/01/2023 was due to complete CPR training by 09/01/2023 but CPR training was completed on 01/22/2024. Because the CPR training was completed prior to this visit, the violation was corrected. | |||
| 2024-03-08 | 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 employee with a date of employment of 08/30/2023 signed policy review statements dated 08/23/2023 but the CBC qualification letter was dated 08/30/2023. One employee with a date of employment of 11/20/2023 signed policy review statements dated 11/06/2023 but the CBC qualification letter was dated 11/16/2023. One employee with a date of employment of 10/30/2023 signed policy review statements dated 09/26/2023 but the CBC qualification letter was dated 10/05/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 9, three bottles brought from home were not dated with the date the bottles could be served to the child. In Space 9, one pouch of fruit sauce brought from home was not labeled with the name of the child and the date the food could be served to the child. In Space 9, one container of food brought from home was not labeled with the date the food could be served to the child. A staff member labeled the bottles with today's date as the date the bottle was to be served to the child. A staff member labeled the pouch of fruit sauce with the name of the child and today's date as the date the pouch was to be served to the child. A staff member labled the container of food with today's date as the date the food could be served to the child. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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 6, the outlets on two strands of decorative lighting were not covered. The teacher removed the decorative lighting from the classroom. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 8, three permission to administer slips for over-the-counter topical medications were missing information for how to apply the medication. In Space 8, one permission to administer slip for and over-the-counter topical medication was missing information for when to apply the medication. In Space 8, one permission to administer slip for and over-the-counter topical medication was missing information for the amount to apply the medication. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space 1, one over-the-counter sunscreen was not labeled with the name of the child. The teacher labeled the sunscreen with the name of the child. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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 8, used grocery bags, opened shrink-wrapped bags of diapers, and ziploc bags were stored on shelves below five feet in a cabinet with malfunctioning magnetic locks. The teacher moved the plastic bags to a locked closet. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 5, 7, 8, and 9, 10 out of 25 permission slips authorizing permission to administer topical ointments were missing instructions for how to apply the medication. In Space 6, two topical ointment containers were not labeled with the name of the child. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. In Space 6, one ziploc bag and two opened plastic bags of teacher supplies were stored in an unlocked drawer below five feet. The teacher placed the ziploc bag and the two opened bags of teacher supplies in a locked closet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 new employee with a start date of 01/31/2023 had a staff medical report on file dated 02/06/2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 new employee with a start date of 01/31/2023 had TB test results on file dated 02/08/2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Two staff members with a start dates of 08/03/2022 and 10/25/2022 had not completed First Aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Two staff members with a start dates of 08/03/2022 and 10/25/2022 had not completed CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-01 | 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. In Space 2, the arrival time for one child was not recorded. In Space 7, the arrival time for one child was not recorded. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space 8, two children under the age of fifteen months did not have an individual written feeding plan on file or posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 7, one child-sized vinyl chair had cracked and peeling vinyl on the edges of the arms and seat. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The template available on the DCDEE website as a tool to assist providers in creating safe arrival and departure procedures was posted at the facility rather than the safe arrival and departure procedures included in the facility written operational policies. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were practiced eleven out of twelve months, but a fire drill was not practiced in January 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | 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. In Space 7, one aerosol can cleaning product was stored in an unlocked cabinet above five feet. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | 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. In Space 5, a set of interlocking foam blocks were made accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | 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. One child file (CQ) was missing the parent acknowledgment statement documenting the receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on or before the first day the child received care at the facility. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | 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. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were practiced in August 2021, December 2021, May 2022, and June 2022 but were not practiced at least every three months. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. Four child enrollment applications (BI, KD, JH, and ET) were missing a completed health care needs and concerns section. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | 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. Staff member medical documents were not kept individually in separate file folders. | |||
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