Child Care Center
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First United Methodist Day Care Center
Belmont, NC
· Gaston County
807 SOUTH POINT ROAD,
Belmont, NC 28012
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
3655054
License Holder
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BELMONT, NC
License Issued
May 14, 2013
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
Candice
2022-08-05 19:12:11
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
They’re under staffed. They leave children unsupervised to either get supplies, talk to other staff, or use the bathroom. There are no lesson plans. The children in a pre-K like room are not being taught anything to prepare them for kindergarten. School age children are left unattended most of the day and will take turns fighting each other when no staff is around. Toddler teacher has spanked the children, director said it was ok because the parents said they could. Director grabbed a school age child’s face, when he pulled away she told him not to pull away from her. Justified it to the parent because he wouldn’t look at her.
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About the Provider
FIRST UNITED METHODIST DAY CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in BELMONT NC, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-094A |
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-16 | 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. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted on January 23, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-094A |
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-094A |
| 2026-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-094A |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-094A |
| 2026-03-10 | 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 interacted with multiple children in an inappropriate manner on multiple occasions. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on sexual maltreatment of children. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | 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 most recent fire inspection on file was conducted on February 13, 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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. In Space A#1, two (2) children were not signed out on January 21, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on January 8, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on January 16, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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 #4, three (3) bottles containing human milk were not labeled with the date and two (2) bottles of human milk were labeled January 21, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was documented in October 2025 or December 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 #4, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Paste, two (2) tubes of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength, and two (2) tubes of Triple Paste Skin Protectant were on the shelf beside the diaper changing surface, three (3) feet from the ground. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection on file was conducted on December 31, 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. In Space #4, an electric space heater was plugged in and operating on the shelf, three (3) feet from the ground, above the mini refrigerator used to store infant bottles. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not complete the process of a five-year recheck for a criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on April 8, 2024, was completed on April 5, 2024. The most recent update of the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on November 14, 2022, was completed on November 4, 2024. The most recent update of the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on January 30, 2023, was completed on November 4, 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child, enrolled on June 4, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not have a current qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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. The most recent shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented was conducted on July 17, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The facility’s notice of compliance was not posted anywhere in the facility. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #3, an electric fan was on a table to the left of the housekeeping center, accessible to children. The fan was plugged in and running and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard. In Space #5a/b, an electric fan was on top of the cabinet used to store mats for naps. The fan was plugged in and running and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | 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 #5a/b, one (1) bottle of Equate Sunscreen Kids and one (1) bottle of Trader Joes Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen were on a shelf under a cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink, one (1) foot six (6) inches from the ground, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | 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 #4, one (1) tube of Mustela Mineral Sunscreen Face and Body expired February 2025. In Space #6, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Coppertone Sport Sunscreen expired on May 3, 2025. In Space #6, one (1) tube of Coppertone Sport Sunscreen expired April 2025. In Space #6, there was no permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength. In Space #6, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) container of Amazon Basics Petroleum Jelly expired on April 15, 2025. In Space #7, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Paste Baby Fast Relief Diaper Rash Paste expired February 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-19 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, there was a sharp metal piece protruding from the anchor of the steering wheel on the yellow truck. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-25 | 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 March 7, 2024, one (1) child was not signed out on March 18, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 20, 2023. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on March 20, 2024. In Space #5a, one (1) child was not signed out on March 13, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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) tube of Cerave Moisturizing Cream expired on November 14, 2023. In Space #5a, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy expired on January 19, 2024. In Space #5a, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Weleda Baby Calendula Diaper Rash Cream. In Space #5a, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Beauty Counter Balm for All. In Space #6, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Lotrimin Antifungal Clotrimazole Cream expired on February 26, 2024. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of Triple Paste Medicated Ointment. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #4, the room assigned to infants, a copy of the facility’s safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on January 19, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated March 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on January 19, 2024, had a TB test on file dated March 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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 #6, three (3) Chick-fil-a cups, one (1) of which contained a brown liquid, were on the windowsill to the right of the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-31 | 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, one (1) child was not signed out on October 24, 2023. In Space #3, one (1) child present on October 31, 2023, was not signed in on October 31, 2023. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on October 2, 2023. In Space #7, one (1) child was not signed out on October 6, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on October 10, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 11, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on October 12, 2023, and two (2) children were not signed out on October 25, 2023. In Space #23, eight (8) children were not signed in on any of the days of operation in October 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #4, one (1) electric fan was on top of the storage cabinet and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | 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 #4, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired September 2023, and one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Past Diaper Rash Ointment expired August 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1, attendance was not documented on October 30, 2023. In Space #3, attendance was not documented on October 18, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 20, 2023, October 23, 2023, October 24, 2023, October 25, 2023, October 26, 2023, October 27, 2023, or October 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 #3, one (1) child was not signed out on April 3, 2023 and one (1) child was not signed out on April 11, 2023. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on April 5, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on April 6, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on April 11, 2023, and two (2) children were not signed in on April 18, 2023. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on April 5, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on April 17, 2023. In Space #7, one (1) child was not signed out on April 3, 2023 and one (1) child was not signed in on April 9, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented in June 2022 or July 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) gasoline container and nine (9) propane tanks were unlocked and stored to the right of the Boy Scout Hut located within the fenced in playground area, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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 on file for June 2022, July 2022, or August 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #7, one sleeping infant, seven (7) months of age, had a sleep check documented on April 5, 2023 at 12:55pm and not again until 1:15pm. In Space #7, one sleeping infant, seven (7) months of age, had a sleep check documented on April 10, 2023 at 1:25pm and not again until 1:45pm. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #7, daily attendance was not documented for any children enrolled In Space #7 in April 2023. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Two people providing care for children did not have an employment application on file. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Two people who were counted in ratio did not complete a criminal background check prior to providing care to children. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-16 | 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. Arrival and departure sheets were not on site and available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | 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. The administrator used her hand to hold a school age child's face to force the child to look at her. A staff member yelled at two children and the children were scared. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance records were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | 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 (1) staff with a hire date of August 23, 2021, did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | 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 (1) staff with a hire date of August 23, 2021, did not have results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening prior to starting employment. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff with a hire date of January 10, 2022, did not complete a criminal background check and provide a qualifying letter prior to starting employment. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | 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. Two (2) children did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
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