First Baptist Day Care Center
A child care center in Stanley, North Carolina 28164
409 Old Mt Holly Road, Stanley, North Carolina 28164. (704) 263-1166.
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The short answer
- 31 violations in the last three years
- Feb 102026 the latest visit on record
- 150 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 10, 2026.
31 violations cited in the last three years, 31 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 Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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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.
Feb 10, 2026: unannounced2 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.
The inspectors’ words, 130 words
“In Space #3, one (1) aerosol can of Dove Advanced Care Dry Spray and one (1) bottle of Victoria’s Secret Crush Fragrance Mist, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked drawer in the black cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #12, one (1) bottle of Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on the shelf to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #14b, one (1) bottle of Comet Cleaner with Bleach was in the unlocked grey cabinet of the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk, accessible to children. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray was in the unlocked grey cabinet in the unlocked storage area behind the teacher’s desk.”
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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 medical action plan on file for one (1) child enrolled in Space #105, was not dated.”
Sep 17, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
“On August 29, 2025, one (1) group leader assigned to Space #15 told a group of children to, “come over here away from the brats” when referring to two (2) children enrolled in Space #15.”
Aug 26, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
“A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date was not given to the parent.”
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“One (1) incident report form for an incident that occurred in Space #11 on an unknown date did not contain the facility ID#, the date and time of the incident, the witness to the incident, the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom, the piece of equipment involved, the cause of injury, the First Aid received; steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, and was not signed by the parent.”
Aug 5, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
“The facility did not have an annual sanitation inspection. A sanitation inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024, and not again until July 21, 2025.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“In Space #1, one (1) bag of Equate Menthol Cough Drops were on a shelf in an unlocked closet to the right of the restroom. In Space #12, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment was in an unlocked drawer in the teacher’s desk, two (2) feet from the ground.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“One (1) staff member, employed on July 17, 2025, one (1) staff member, employed on July 14, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not review and sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children under five (5) years of age.”
Mar 3, 2025: unannounced4 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.
“In Space #10, one (1) aerosol can of Personal Care Extra Thick Shave Cream Sensitive Skin was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the lego table, accessible to children.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“In Space #4, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 5:10pm and not again until 5:30pm and on February 17, 2025, at 11:40am, and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #4, a second infant, also six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on February 12, 2025, at 3:20pm and not again until 3:45pm.”
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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 emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on March 8, 2021, was completed on February 19, 2024.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“In Space #2, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store bottles and sippy cups for children.”
Aug 6, 2024: unannounced8 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.
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“In Space #14b, one (1) package of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, and one (1) tube of Speed Stick Regular Deodorant, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked drawer of the desk to the right of the stage. In Space #15, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Air Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of 3M General Purpose 45 Spray Adhesive, one (1) bottle of Windex, and one (1) box of Borax Detergent Booster, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet the storage closet behind the teacher’s desk. In Space #15, one (1) container of Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked closet in the center of the back wall of the classroom.”
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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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 27, 2024, did not complete CPR Training.”
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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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 27, 2024, did not complete First Aid Training.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The inspectors’ words, 186 words
“In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 24, 2024, at 9:40am and not again until 10:05am, on July 16, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, on July 10, 2024, at 12:10pm and not again until 12:30pm, and on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm. In Space #3, one (1) infant, six (6) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 19, 2024, at 11:10am and not again until 11:30am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 12, 2024, at 11:20am and not again until 11:45am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 11, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am. In Space #3, one (1) infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on July 8, 2024, at 11:40am and not again until 12:00pm, and on July 3, 2024, at 10:40am and not again until 11:00am.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“In Space #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Auvi-q Epinephrine Injection, USP, expired on April 19, 2024. In Space #14b, there were no Permission to Administer Medication Forms for one (1) container of Banana Boat Kids Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray, and one (1) container of Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spray.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“In Space #4, there was no thermometer in the mini refrigerator used to store bottles of formula and breastmilk for infants.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“In Space #10, Space #12, and Space #14a, the staff/child ratio applicable to each classroom was not posted in the classroom.”
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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.
“In Space #10, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with allergies, and prescribed an epi pen, was last updated on July 17, 2023.”
Mar 20, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
“An acknowledgement, signed by the parent, of receipt of the facility’s prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was not on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 3, 2024.”
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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 #11, one (1) aerosol can of White Barn Sweater Weather Concentrated Room Spray was on the shelf above the handwashing sink.”
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All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within the past year.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Six (6) staff members, who have contact with children, did not receive 16 hours of on-site orientation within the first six weeks of employment.”
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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 #12, one (1) open can of Celsius Live Fit Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“Fourteen (14) staff members did not review the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan within the past year.”
Nov 13, 2023: unannounced5 violations
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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. One (1) staff member, employed on May 8, 2023, did not complete CPR Training.”
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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. One (1) staff member, employed on May 8, 2023, did not complete First Aid Training.”
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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.
“In Space #1, two (2) children were not signed out on October 13, 2023. In Space #10, one (1) child was not signed out on October 13, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on November 9, 2023, two (2) children were not signed in on November 10, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023. In Space #14a, two (2) children were not signed out on November 7, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 10, 2023.”
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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 #10, one (1) tube of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Sunscreen expired October 2023. In Space #14a, one (1) tub of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired October 2023.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby Advanced Therapy expired on July 27, 2023. In Space #10, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #10, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Cerave Moisturizing Cream expired on November 1, 2023.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 10, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Aug 19, 2021.
- Capacity: 150 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 3650311.
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 Stanley, N.C..
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 83 child care providers in Gaston County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 31.
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 |
|---|---|
| The Grace School Child Development Center | 10 |
| Springfield Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program | 19 |
| Judah Christian Academy | 5 |
| First Baptist Day Care Center This child care provider | 31 |
| Tiny Tot Child Development Center | 17 |
| Rankin Head Start | 10 |
| Kingdomz School of Excellence | 23 |
| First Baptist Church Childcare Ministries | 10 |
| Rankin II Head Start | 8 |
| Cline Learning Center of Dallas | 11 |
| Brown’s Little Shepherds | 1 |
| Ms. Brenda’s Child Care Services | 19 |
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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Paid listing
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