Child Care Center
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First Baptist Day Care Center
Stanley, NC
· Gaston County
409 OLD MT HOLLY ROAD,
Stanley, NC 28164
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
3650311
License Holder
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF STANLEY, N.C.
License Issued
Aug 19, 2021
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 DAY CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in STANLEY NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 #3, one (1) aerosol can of Dove Advanced Care Dry Spray and one (1) bottle of Victoria’s Secret Crush Fragrance Mist, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked drawer in the black cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #12, one (1) bottle of Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on the shelf to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #14b, one (1) bottle of Comet Cleaner with Bleach was in the unlocked grey cabinet of the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk, accessible to children. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the unlocked grey cabinet in the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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. The medical action plan on file for one (1) child enrolled in Space #105, was not dated. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-114L |
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 325 | .1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. On August 29, 2025, one (1) group leader assigned to Space #15 told a group of children to, “come over here away from the brats” when referring to two (2) children enrolled in Space #15. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-174L |
| 2025-08-26 | 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. One (1) incident report form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date did not contain the facility ID#, the date and time of the incident, the witness to the incident, the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom, the piece of equipment involved, the cause of injury, the First Aid received; steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1952 | .0802(e) |
| A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date was not given to the parent. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility did not have an annual sanitation inspection. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024, and not again until July 21, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #1, one (1) bag of Equate Menthol Cough Drops were on a shelf in an unlocked closet to the right of the restroom. In Space #12, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment was in an unlocked drawer in the teacher’s desk, two (2) feet from the ground. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on July 17, 2025, one (1) staff member, employed on July 14, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not review and sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children under five (5) years of age. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #2, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store bottles and sippy cups for children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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 #10, one (1) aerosol can of Personal Care Extra Thick Shave Cream Sensitive Skin was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the lego table, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #4, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 5:10pm and not again until 5:30pm and on February 17, 2025, at 11:40am, and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #4, a second infant, also six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 3:20pm and not again until 3:45pm. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The most recent update of emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on March 8, 2021, was completed on February 19, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In Space #10, Space #12, and Space #14a, the staff/child ratio applicable to each classroom was not posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #4, there was no thermometer in the mini refrigerator used to store bottles of formula and breastmilk for infants. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 #14b, one (1) package of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, and one (1) tube of Speed Stick Regular Deodorant, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked drawer of the desk to the right of the stage. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Air Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of 3M General Purpose 45 Spray Adhesive, one (1) bottle of Windex, and one (1) box of Borax Detergent Booster, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet the storage closet behind the teacher’s desk. In Space #15, one (1) container of Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked closet in the center of the back wall of the classroom. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 24, 2024, at 9:40am and not again until 10:05am, on July 16, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, on July 10, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, and on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #3, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 19, 2024, at 11:10am and not again until 11:30am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 12, 2024, at 11:20am and not again until 11:45am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 11, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm, and on July 3, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on March 27, 2024, did not complete First Aid Training. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on March 27, 2024, did not complete CPR Training. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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. In Space #10, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with allergies, and prescribed an epi pen, was last updated on July 17, 2023. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | 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 #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi-q Epinephrine Injection, USP, expired on April 19, 2024. In Space #14b, there were no Permission to Administer Medication Forms for one (1) container of Banana Boat Kids Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray, and one (1) container of Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-20 | 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 #11, one (1) aerosol can of White Barn Sweater Weather Concentrated Room Spray was on the shelf above the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan within the past year. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six (6) staff members, who have contact with children, did not receive 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space #12, one (1) open can of Celsius Live Fit Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within the past year. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | 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. An acknowledgement, signed by the parent, of receipt of the facility’s prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was not on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 3, 2024. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-13 | 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 #1, two (2) children were not signed out on October 13, 2023. In Space #10, one (1) child was not signed out on October 13, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on November 9, 2023, two (2) children were not signed in on November 10, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023. In Space #14a, two (2) children were not signed out on November 7, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | 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 #10, one (1) tube of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Sunscreen expired October 2023. In Space #14a, one (1) tub of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired October 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on May 8, 2023, did not complete First Aid Training. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on May 8, 2023, did not complete CPR Training. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | 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. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired on July 27, 2023. In Space #10, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Cerave Moisturizing Cream expired on November 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In Space #15, a staff/child ratio sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #14a, one (1) Auvi Q Epinephrine Injection, USP was in an open, unlocked bag on a shelf two (2) feet five (5) inches from the ground. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | 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 #14a, small plastic googly eyes, push pins, rubber bands, plastic storage bags, and plastic grocery bags were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the classroom entrance all placed between one (1) foot five (5) inches and three (3) feet five (5) inches from the ground. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | 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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on September 22, 2008, expired on January 28, 2023. A certificate of completion and/or First Aid Card was not on file for one (1) staff member, employed on September 7, 2021. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | 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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on September 22, 2008, expired on January 28, 2023. A certificate of completion and/or CPR Card was not on file for one (1) staff member, employed on September 7, 2021. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | 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 #10, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi Q Epinephrine Injection, USP. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On March 21, 2023, a staff member jerked a child by one (1) arm into the air and put the child down in a chair. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-21 | 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 #14b, seven (7) cans of Valspar Interior Paint, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked closet on the right side of the stage. In Space #15, one (1) can of Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleaner Heavy Duty Formula, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked closet to the right of the rainbow calendar. In Space #15, one (1) bottle of Comet Cleaner with Bleach, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and one (1) bottle of Windex Glass and More Cleaner with Ammonia, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked closet to the left of the rainbow calendar. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space ##14a, one (1) container of Boudreaux Butt Paste, one (1) tube of Gentle Steps Petroleum Jelly, and one (1) tube of Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment were in an unlocked box in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the classroom entrance. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | 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 #1, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi-Q Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 17, 2022 and the Auvi-Q Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) child enrolled on August 2, 2021, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Auvi-Q Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, did not have a medical action plan on file. | |||
| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-21 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member held two children by their clothing to move them. The staff member spoke in a loud, harsh tone to a child. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was completed in November 2021, December 2021, January 2022, February 2022, March 2022, or April 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | 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 #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Extra Protection Diaper Rash Ointment expired on March 15, 2022. In Space #2, the Permission to Administer Medication form for one (1) Auvi-Q Epinephrine Injection USP Auto Injector expired on May 3, 2022. | |||
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