Main Street Baptist Church Early Learning Center
A child care center in Kernersville, North Carolina 27284
126 N Main Street, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284. (336) 992-0220.
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The short answer
- 63 violations in the last three years
- Jul 12026 the latest visit on record
- 164 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?
8 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 1, 2026.
63 violations cited in the last three years, 63 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
63 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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 |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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 1, 2026: unannounced11 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“On the playground used by children three to five years of age, fabric weed block was observed emerging in three areas, presenting a tripping hazard.”
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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.
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“In Space 6, a small spray bottle labeled “1/2 Isopropyl/ ½ H2O” was observed stored less than five feet from the ground on a shelf; the spray was observed by myself and Ms. Singletary to smell strongly of rubbing alcohol. Two bottles of hydrogen peroxide and one box of Alka-Seltzer tablets both labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a bin accessible to children of School Age. Inside the unlocked room for snack storage, two Clorox cleaners labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed.”
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Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.
“One bottle for one child enrolled in Space 2 was dated 6/29/26.”
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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.
“A record of arrival for three children enrolled in Space 3 was not observed recorded.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“The health questionnaire for one new staff member was observed stored inside the staff member’s personnel file.”
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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.
“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 4 was observed to have a “valid to” date of 6/12/26.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/13/2026 was dated to have been completed on 6/16/2026.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“In Spaces 1 and 4, three medications for two children no longer used for the children were not returned to the parent.”
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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.
“On the playground designated for children one year of age and less than one year of age, a plastic label was observed peeling off a stationary playhouse, presenting a choking hazard.”
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Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.
“Attendance was not checked and recorded periodically for children four and five years of age and School Age during a field trip completed today.”
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The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information.
“The off-premise activity schedules posted outside the classrooms for children four and five years old and School Age did not include: shall include the location (physical address) of the activity; the purpose of the activity; the time(s) the activity will take place, or the name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency.”
Feb 26, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“On the playground used by children preschool age, the stationary play structure landing and stairs were observed to be cracked, with the surfacing stripped off; parts of the railings were also observed to be rusting. The chain securing the gate between the playground used by preschool children and the playground used by children of School Age was observed to be heavily rusting. Additionally, toward the back, center of the playground used by children of preschool age (facing away from the building), fabric weed block was observed emerging from the surfacing creating a potential tripping hazard.”
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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.
“One spray bottle of Method All-Purpose surface cleaner labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed on a shelf in Space 9, the classroom designated for children of School Age.”
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Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.
“A cot list was not observed posted in Spaces 3 and 5.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“A medication authorization form for one emergency medication for a child enrolled in Space 9 was not observed to have the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions recorded. One diaper cream for a child in Space 4 was not observed to be labeled with the child’s name.”
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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 most recent fire inspection was conducted on 12/16/2025; the last fire inspection prior to that was conducted on 11/19/24.”
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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 Spaces 3 and 4, respectively, the cabinets below both diaper tables were unlatched and observed to contain a thin plastic grocery bag and plastic, open diaper wrapper labeled with suffocation warnings for children.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The Ready to Go file was not observed to contain the emergency information for one staff member and the emergency medication information for one child enrolled.”
Sep 9, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“A staff member was observed to momentarily take her hands and eyes off a child two years of age who was standing on a changing table to assist another child, and the child standing on the changing table fell to the ground.”
Aug 14, 2025: unannounced15 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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the director and staff CBCs were not yet linked to this profile.”
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A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
“A signed receipt of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not observed on file for two children enrolled.”
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A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
“A First Aid poster was not observed posted in Space 6.”
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A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
“A signed receipt of NC Child Care Law was not observed on file for two children enrolled.”
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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.
“A hall closet containing items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed unlocked.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“The handle on one toy kitchen cabinet in Space 6 was observed to be broken.”
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Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
“Transportation authorization forms were not completed an on file for review for four children transported to school this morning.”
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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.
“The health assessments for two children enrolled were not observed on file, and the immunization records for two children enrolled were not observed on file for review.”
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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.
“The arrival times for two children enrolled in both Spaces 4 and 5 were not recorded at the time of service.”
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Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.
“A cot list was not observed posted in Spaces 3 and 4.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“The health questionnaires for two new staff members were not stored separately from the staff members’ personnel files.”
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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.
“The diaper cream for one child who was no longer enrolled in the program had not been returned to the parent or discarded.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“The topical medication authorization form for the diaper cream for one child enrolled was not observed on file.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The date of enrollment was not recorded on the Discipline Policies for two children enrolled.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“One new staff member did not have a signed review of the EPR Plan on file.”
Feb 26, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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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.
“The emergency medication for one child enrolled in Space 6 expired in November, 2024.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“A medication authorization form for one topical ointment for a child enrolled in Space 2 was not observed on file for review. The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication in Space 8 was not observed on file for review.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“A playground inspection for January, 2025 was not observed on file for review.”
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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 3, a space designated for children one year of age, one elastic hairband was observed in a plastic bin accessible to children in care, creating a potential choking hazard. Two plastic bags were observed stored in cubbies less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under the age of three in the hallway outside of both Spaces 5 and 6.”
Sep 5, 2024: unannounced14 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The plastic bench of an outdoor picnic table located on the playground used by children of preschool age was observed to be cracked and a potential pinching hazard. Thorns sharp to the touch were observed growing on the inside of the left side of the playground used for children of School Age.”
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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.
“A closet in Space 7 containing bleach and detergent was observed to be unlocked.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“One wall in Space 7 and one wall in Space 8 were observed to have peeling paint.”
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Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
“The application for one child enrolled did not include emergency medical information.”
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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 times were not observed to be recorded for one child enrolled in Space 3 and 1 child enrolled in Space 5.”
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Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
“One new staff member completed CPR/FA training through an unapproved organization, the National CPR Foundation.”
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Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.
“A cot list was not observed to be posted in Space 3.”
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Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
“In Space 1, the bottles for two children enrolled did not include a date.”
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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.
“An outlet cover in Space 7 was observed without a safety cover.”
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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 1, a diaper table cupboard containing a plastic open diaper wrapper and a plastic bag was observed to be unlatched.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Personnel policies did not include the required information as listed in rule. One new staff member and one existing staff member did not have a signed receipt of Personnel Policies on file for review.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch surfacing on the playgrounds used by children of infant/toddler and preschool age measured between two and five inches in greater than five fall zones.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The Ready to Go File did not include the emergency information for one new employee.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“A signed annual EPR review was not observed on file for two staff members.”
Mar 21, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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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.
“Two canisters of disinfectant wipes labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed greater than five feet from the floor but in unlocked storage, both in Space 3, and in Space 5.”
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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. A certificate for CPR/FA was dated and observed on file for one new employee for 4/19/2023. This employee had a recorded start date of 11/14/2022.”
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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.
“Times of arrival were not recorded for four children enrolled in Space 3, two children enrolled in Space 4, 1 child enrolled in Space 5, and 1 child enrolled in Space 6.”
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Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.
“Verification of children’s cots and/or mats being individually assigned and identified was not observable in Spaces 4, 5, and 6.”
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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.
“The emergency medication for one child enrolled expired in January, 2024.”
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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 observed on file for February, 2024.”
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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.
The inspectors’ words, 157 words
“Two plastic bags were observed in an unlatched cupboard to the left of the refrigerator accessible to mobile infants in Space 2. These were made inaccessible to children during the visit. One plastic bag containing plastic bags was observed less than five feet from the ground on a counter in Space 3, accessible to children one year of age; this bag was made inaccessible during the visit. A plastic bag was observed less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children under three years of age, in a child’s cubby in Space 4; this bag was made inaccessible during the visit. One open plastic diaper wrapper was observed in Space 6, in an unlatched cupboard, accessible to children under three years of age; this wrapper was disposed of during the visit. Fabric weed block was observed emerging from the surfacing on the playground, near the white plastic siding, used by children under three years of age.”
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Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
“Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch in the fall zone of Playground 1, used by children under three years of age, measured four inches in depth. The mulch in seven of the eleven fall zones on Playground 2, used by preschool children, measured between two and five inches in depth.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The Ready to Go file did not contain emergency information for two employees; this was corrected during the visit. The Ready to Go file did not contain the applications for seven children enrolled.”
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The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
“Greater than ten pieces of trash were observed, collectively, on all three playgrounds, inclusive of an unopened sample package of triple antibiotic ointment labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 15 violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Nov 5, 2024.
- Capacity: 164 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 3452208.
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: Main Street Baptist Church, Inc..
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 149 child care providers in Forsyth County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 63.
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 |
|---|---|
| Main Street Baptist Church Early Learning Center This child care provider | 63 |
| Triad Baptist Christian Preschool | 22 |
| Laurie’s Child Care Home | 7 |
| Cash Elementary Pre-K Program | 19 |
| Sedge Garden Elementary Pre-K Program | 49 |
| Caleb’s Creek Elementary Pre-K | 8 |
| The Crossing Preschool North Main Campus | 23 |
| The Children’s Courtyard | 51 |
| The Sunshine House #209 | 9 |
| The Crossing Preschool Union Cross Campus | 3 |
| Tiny Stars Playschool | 17 |
| Childcare Network #161 | 26 |
| Loving Hearts Child Care Home | 2 |
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.
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Replies
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