Memorial Baptist Preschool
A child care center in Williamston, North Carolina 27892
109 W Church Street, Williamston, North Carolina 27892. (252) 792-6079.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 60 violations in the last three years
- Sep 42026 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?
20 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 4, 2026.
60 violations cited in the last three years, 60 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
60 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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.
Aug 18, 2026: 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. Documentation was not on file to verify current CPR training was complete for one employee. The CPR card on file expired March 19, 2026.”
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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. Documentation was not on file to verify current CPR training was complete for one employee. The first aid card on file expired March 19, 2026.”
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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 medical assessment was not on file for one employee hired on October 20, 2025.”
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Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
“The CPR/First Aid training card on file for one staff member indicated the training was completed online and the staff member was eligible for skills session within in 90 days; however, there was no documentation to verify the skills session was completed.”
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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 fire inspection report for the inspection completed on July 16, 2026, was not submitted to the Division within one week.”
Jul 17, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
“A list with names for six school-age children participating in the field trip to the bowling alley was not left at the center today.”
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A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
“A schedule listing the field trip to the bowling was not posted in the participating classroom or in the center today.”
May 12, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“A health assessment was not on file for one employee prior to employment on November 5, 2025. Repeated”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Documentation verifying completion of sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for four staff members. Repeated”
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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.
“Documentation was not on file to verify the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was reviewed with three staff members. Repeated”
Apr 22, 2026: unannounced16 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers.”
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A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.
“Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026.”
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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 can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“Emergency information was not on file for two employees.”
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Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
“Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2.”
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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.
“Arrival times were not recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026.”
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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.
“A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children.”
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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.
“Two electrical outlets not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees.”
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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.
“A TB skin test was not on file for three employees.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container.”
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Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.
“Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment.”
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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.
“Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file.”
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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.
“The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025.”
Mar 17, 2026: unannounced4 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety 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.
“A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children.”
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Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic.
“School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground.”
Mar 3, 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.
“Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children.”
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Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
“A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4.”
Jan 5, 2026: unannounced4 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee on or before September 24, 2025.”
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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. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“Records for two staff members was not completed and available for review”
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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).
“A criminal background check was not renewed for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. The criminal record check status was listed as expired in the ABCMS system.”
Dec 9, 2025: unannounced6 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.
“Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program.”
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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.
“Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children.”
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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. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee.”
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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.
“Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025.”
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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).
“Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired.”
Jul 30, 2025: announced1 violation
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Minimum staff/child ratio requirements were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care alone to seven children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #1.”
May 15, 2025: unannounced11 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. The director has not completed the Provider portal training.”
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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.
“Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”
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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.
“Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law.”
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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. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current.”
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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. Staff employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current.”
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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.
“Two (2) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a health questionnaire available for review.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of required orientation.”
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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.
“There were a container of Johnson’s baby cream oil lotion, dove aluminum free deodorant, and old spice swagger deodorant in space #4 in an unlocked cabinet.”
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Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.
“Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment.”
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The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
“Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement for smoking and tobacco restriction.”
Jun 3, 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.
“Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The door leading to the air conditioning unit was unlocked.”
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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.
“Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review.”
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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 three(3) a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink.”
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The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
“Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review.”
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Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.
“Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have written permission available for review.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 4, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| May 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 16 violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Announced visit | 1 violation cited |
| May 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Aug 13, 2025.
- Capacity: 150 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 5859000.
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 issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
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: Williamston Memorial 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 13 child care providers in Martin County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 14; this one had 60.
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 |
|---|---|
| Community Christian Child Care Center | 32 |
| Just Lov’in Kids Daycare | 17 |
| Williamston Primary Preschool | 9 |
| Guiding One’s Direction Enrichment Center | 21 |
| Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment Ce | 44 |
| Williamston Unit | 1 |
| Smiling Faces Child Care Center, Inc. | 11 |
| Memorial Baptist Preschool This child care provider | 60 |
| Cookie’s Little Palace | 21 |
| Jamesville Elem. Child Care Center | 0 |
| Oasis Learning Center | 14 |
| South Creek Pre-K | 3 |
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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