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First Baptist Church
Kernersville, NC
· Forsyth County
401 OAKHURST STREET,
Kernersville, NC 27284
Quick Facts
Capacity
159 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
3451015
License Holder
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF KERNERSVILLE, INC.
License Issued
Aug 22, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets all enhanced requirements and reduced ratios minus one
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About the Provider
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH is a Five Star Center License in KERNERSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 159 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-154L |
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed several cardboard blocks that were torn and/or had holes in them in space two (2). | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several raised landscaping timber metal stakes on the playground designated for preschool school and school-aged children. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. During the visit, I observed several sunscreens in pressurized cans in space three (3) that were kept in children's backpacks rather than in locked storage. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. During the visit, I observed one (1) staff file that did not include an annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin in space seven (7) that was not in the original packaging or accompanied by pharmacy instructions. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin and one (1) tube of Desitin that did not have permission forms on file in space seven (7). | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-038A |
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-22 | 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. During the visit, I did not observe the safe pick-up and delivery procedures posted where they can be seen by parents. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. During the visit, I observed several torn seats on the minibus used to transport children. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-038A |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-330A |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The Department may prevent an individual from being a child care provider if the Department determines that the individual is a habitually excessive user of alcohol, illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs, or is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children. One staff member admitted to using an illegal impairing drug, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b)(1) regarding mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. During the visit, I observed an attendance record that was not updated on 2/12/2025 in space six (6). | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During the visit, I observed an EPR plan that had not been revised since January 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) NC Pre-K child file that did not include a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed acknowledgment. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-054A |
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-250A |
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-054A |
| 2024-09-09 | Violation | 491 | .0511(b)(1) |
| Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. A staff member working with infants failed to respond to a crying child's needs in a timely manner. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | 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. During the visit, I did not observe a current menu posted where easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. During the visit, I observed one feeding plan that did not include the parent's signature. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | 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. During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet in space three. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | 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. During the visit, I was not able to view documentation of a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill being practiced in March 2024. There was a shelter-in-place visit documented on 06/27/2024 and prior to that the last documented drill to be verified was 12/29/2023. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During the visit, I observed mulch under a swing set and slide structure to measure approximately two inches. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | 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. During the visit, I observed two medication authorization forms that had expired in space ten. | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-250A |
| 2024-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-250A |
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. On 6/20/24, a staff member placed a tablet inside of a cubby hole for children under age three to watch while staff cleaned up. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A staff member provided false information on an incident report for an injury the child sustained on 6/20/24. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. A staff member failed to implement the center's emergency medical care plan to assess and determine the degree of care needed for a child's injury on 6/20/24. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member picked up a two-year-old child and abruptly sat the child on the floor, causing the child's leg to bend in an unusual manner which caused an injury to the leg. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. A staff member failed to meet the physical needs of a child resulting in serious physical injury. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the playground from preschool and school-aged children, I observed several border stakes that were exposed and a cracked toy bat. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. I observed two employees who began employment in November 2023 and have not completed a First Aid training. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. I observed two employees who began employment in November 2023 and have not completed a CPR training. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. In space 8, I observed one medication authorization form that expired in January 2024. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no safety concerns indoors. On the playground for older children, I observed a tree root near the swings that could cause a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | 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. I observed nine electrical outlets that did not have safety plugs in the eating area. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . I observed two employees that did not complete on-going training for the current year. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. I observed one employee who started employment in April 2022 and did not have a current employee evaluation. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the playground for older children, I observed a playset with a critical height over eighteen inches installed over sand with three inches of sand as the surfacing. On the playground for older children, I observed a playset with a critical height over eighteen inches installed over mulch with three inches of mulch as the surfacing. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. I observed on child file that did not have a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy receipt documented. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | 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. I observed two employees who did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. I observed one employee that did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I observed throughout the facility that arrival/departure times were not maintained as children arrived/departed. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While monitoring a hall restroom, the director found a preschool child using the restroom. The teacher was standing in the doorway of the classroom across from the restroom. The teacher could not see and hear the child from the classroom doorway. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. I did not observe a s/c ratio sheet posted in room 12. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I observed the following: in room 11, a diaper cream stored less than 5 feet in an unlocked cabinet; in room #3, cabinet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked; in room 8, hand sanitizer was stored less than 5 feet high. The diaper cream and hand sanitizer were moved out of the reach of the children and the cabinet door in room 8 was locked. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I did not observe documentation that first aid was completed within 90 days for four staff. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I did not observe documentation that CPR was completed within 90 days for four staff. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room # 11, I observed nine (9) children ages two through three years old were cared for by one staff. One child was moved to another room during the visit, correcting the violation. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. I did not observe a dental screening in the NCPK file of one child. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. A lockdown or shelter in place drill was not practiced every three months. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I did not observe signed acknowledgement of the policy in four staff files. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. I did not observe documentation of the required training within 90 days was completed in three staff files. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Spaces 10 & 11, a current schedule was not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Space 2. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 535 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Any excess formula, thawed breast milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day. In Space 9, there were two sippy cups not returned at the end of the day. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In Space 8, there were eight bottles not dated. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | 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. Four infant feeding plans were not available. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Three infant feeding plans did not have the parent signature. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two wooden boards on the large playground bridge that need to be replaced. Two hanging drums were broken and need to be replaced. On the large preschool/school-age playground, there were thirteen bolts on plastic edging holding the mulch that need to be hammered down. On the preschool playground, there were five bolts on the plastic edging holding the mulch that need to be hammered down. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts were not documented for October 3-7, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One infant teacher had expired training. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Twelve(12) children that are transported routinely from school did not have a current permission on file. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | 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. An emergency drill was not conducted in September 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Four children's files did nto have a signed acknowledgement on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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