First Baptist Welcome Learning Center
A child care center in Welcome, North Carolina 27374
404 Welcome Arcadia Road, Welcome, North Carolina 27374. (336) 731-2265.
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The short answer
- 26 violations in the last three years
- Jul 212026 the latest visit on record
- 126 children, its capacity in the state’s list
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
6 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 21, 2026.
26 violations cited in the last three years, 26 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
26 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 21, 2026: unannounced6 violations
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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. All staff were not in the ABCMS portal within 5 days of hire date.”
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Sunscreens forms did not have the correct forms completed by parents to sign and date with a start and ending date on them in space 212. An Epi pen was also in this space with the incorrect forms and no log in form for staff to complete when they administer the Epi pen.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In space 114 there was water damage on the ceiling tiles from a previous leak. The tiles are growing fungus on them and need to be removed.”
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An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space 203 all the infants did not have parent signatures on the feeding schedules and the staff did not sign that they reviewed this information as well.”
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Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.
“Two children’s records did not have all the information completed on the child’s medical.”
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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 205 there was leftover diaper creams and sunscreens that were not discarded after the child left the center.”
Jan 20, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“In classroom 214 there is a child with Asthma without a signed permission form to administer medication. In classroom 114 there is a child with an EPI pen and Benadryl with an expired permission form as of 8/10/25.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“In the infant classroom 203, there were two infants in a crib sitting in an infant seat. All infants must be placed in their cribs to sleep with nothing else in the crib.”
Aug 26, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Two medication forms were expired for diaper creams “Bourdreaux’s Butt Paste” in space 205.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In space 209 there was a fan on children’s level that posed a hazard to children. Outside on the playground area the grass was very tall in several places for snakes to hide.”
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A valid provisional qualification letter was not on file and available for review.
“C. Barriers qualifying letter expired 8/25/25. The director stated that the staff member has completed a new screening but is waiting on the letter. E. Lubarsky letter expired on 8/25/25.”
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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 209 there was a spray bottle of hair detangler in a unlocked cabinet with a “keep out of children’s reach” warning on it.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“In space 207 there was a soap dispenser that was sitting on top of the back of a toilet. This was a wall mounted dispenser.”
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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.
“A. Camocholara did not have a medical completed before the first day of employment.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The last playground inspection was conducted on 6/16/25.”
Mar 4, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Two staff had expired qualifying letters. S. Torrence expired as of 11/1/24 and R. Perrel has expired as of 2/17/25.”
Sep 30, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“Outside the sandbox has a wooden board that is sticking out with a nail exposed. The ceiling tiles in the pre-k classroom are bowed and wet from water damage. These need to be replaced.”
Apr 10, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
“A permission form to administer medication for an EPI pen was expired on December 5, 2023.”
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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. Fourteen staff had expired CPR trainings.”
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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. Fourteen staff had expired first aid trainings.”
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Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
“In space 203 an infant was left crying and teachers did not respond to the infant in a timely manner.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The last playground inspection was completed on September 21, 2023.”
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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 last fire inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023.”
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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 correct medication forms were not completed in space 205 for an Epi Pen.”
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The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information.
“There was an infant sleeping in a carrier inside the crib in space 203. Several cribs had carriers inside of them. Infants must be placed in a crib to sleep without anything in the crib.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
“Two infant feeding forms were not signed by the parent in space 208.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 21, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Mar 28, 2012.
- Capacity: 126 children, ages 0 through 6.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 2955087.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: First Baptist Church of Welcome.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- North Carolina’s licence for this facility is not star-rated: GS 110-106.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 64 child care providers in Davidson County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9.5; this one had 26.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| First Baptist Welcome Learning Center This child care provider | 26 |
| Lexington Head Start | 2 |
| Sheets Memorial Preschool | 21 |
| Bethany Stepping Stones | 5 |
| Son Shine Day Care, Inc. | 18 |
| Wesleyan Child Development Center | 24 |
| Thomasville Head Start | 6 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Child Dev. Center | 22 |
| Tyro Learning Center | 22 |
| Elizabeth’s Playhouse | 2 |
| Von’s Kids, Inc. | 20 |
| Child’s Day Care Home | 4 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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