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Alexander Baptist Day Care Center

1053 South Broadway, Forest City, NC 28043
capacity
75
a week, county median
$161

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About Alexander Baptist Day Care Center

Alexander Baptist Day Care Center is a child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alexander Baptist Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rutherford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$142

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$108

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$65
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alexander Baptist Day Care Center

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#8159002
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

  8. Oct 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alexander Baptist Day Care Center

Is Alexander Baptist Day Care Center licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Alexander Baptist Day Care Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alexander Baptist Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Alexander Baptist Day Care Center care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Alexander Baptist Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alexander Baptist Day Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 245-1975 to confirm.

How much does Alexander Baptist Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-1975 to ask.

What is Alexander Baptist Day Care Center's phone number?

(828) 245-1975.

Where is Alexander Baptist Day Care Center?

1053 South Broadway, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Forrest Hunt Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).