Child Care Center
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First Christian Ministries Kids Castle
Kernersville, NC
· Forsyth County
1130 NORTH MAIN STREET,
Kernersville, NC 27284
Quick Facts
Capacity
155 children
Age Range
2 through 7
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
34001255
License Holder
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MINISTRIES
License Issued
Mar 13, 2023
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 CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES KIDS CASTLE is a Child Care Center in KERNERSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 155 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 7. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed five (5) children not signed in in space A105, three (3) children not signed in in space C101, and six (6) children not signed in in space C105. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. During the visit, I observed that spaces A105 and A107 did not have current staff/child ratio forms posted. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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 (1) uncovered outlet in space B105 and four (4) uncovered outlets in space A102. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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. During the visit, I observed three (3) employees not recorded on the ABCMS Provider Portal. | |||
| 2026-08-12 | 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 that the EPR plan for the facility has not been reviewed since April 2025 by the trained staff member. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-25 | 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 (1) uncovered outlet in spaces A103 and B103. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee that did not have a current qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS Provider Portal was not current. Four (4) new employees were not listed in the portal. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-02 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed two (2) children that were not signed in upon arrival. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed five (5) landscaping stakes that were lifted and exposed on the large playground. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | 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 hand sanitizer stored less than five (5) vertical feet from the floor in spaces A 102, A107, and B103. | |||
| 2025-09-02 | 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. During the visit, I observed diapers that were stored in plastic bags stored under an unlocked cabinet less than five (5) vertical feet from the floor. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-24 | 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. During the visit, I observed several zip lock bags and snack item bags stored in an unlocked cabinet in space C105. | |||
| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-03 | 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 one child that was not signed in upon arrival. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | 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 an uncovered outlet in spaces A101, B103, and C105. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 arrival and departure sheets in space A101 that documented a child was not signed in on 05/02/2024. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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 an uncovered outlet in space A101. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. I observed a emergency drill conducted in January 2024. I did not observe an emergency drill conducted in April 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. I observed an EPR plan with the most recent revision date in April 2023. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. I observed a tube of diaper cream in space C105 that had an authorization form that expired in September 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 A 105, I observed one aerosol can of disinfectant spray stored on a shelf in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space A105, I observed one diaper cream that had an expiration date of 10/2020. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. I observed one staff file that did not have a medical report completed by a physician prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | 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 uncovered outlets in rooms A101 and B105. Outlets were covered during the visit. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. In room C101, I observed a container of Nystatin was not labeled with a pharmacy label nor the child's name. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Leaves covered the large playground area and need to be removed. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not conducted in November 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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 person did not have results of TB test on file. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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 November 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 9995 | |
| 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION- A thermometer was not in the refrigerator used for food storage. | |||
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