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First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry

Lumberton, NC · Robeson County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
602 NORTH WALNUT STREET, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Quick Facts

Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 738-6608
602 NORTH WALNUT STREET
Lumberton, NC 28358
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
7855027
License Issued
Feb 27, 2026
Expired
Jun 19, 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

Reviews

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Michelle
2013-02-05 09:50:42
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wonderful Place! All of the employees are God Sent!

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About the Provider

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First Baptist’s Early Childhood Ministry (ECM) is a full day care for children age 2 through preK and includes after school care through age 12. The ECM is an extension of First Baptist Church, seeking to lead children to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in an atmosphere of Christian love and to work closely with the parents to develop the whole child.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7:15 am – 6:00 pm (year-round)

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-01-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-01-28 Violation 104 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b)
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center received a Provisional sanitation inspection on 1-13-2026.
2025-10-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0925-372L
2025-10-02 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A teacher was observed via video popping two different children on the hand and handling another child in a rough way. This was corrected on 9/30/2025 when a staff meeting was conducted for all staff to review the discipline and behavior policies as well as 10A NCAC 09 .1803 and the NC General Statute 7b-301.
2025-05-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-12-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-06-11 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-02-15 Announced Inspection No
2023-12-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-10-03 Announced Inspection No
2023-08-29 Unannounced Inspection No 0823-264L
2023-06-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-19 Announced Inspection No

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