First Baptist Childrens Center
206 Logan Street, Marion, NC
5.0· 2 reviews
Early Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 64
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Early Head Start
Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 652-1319 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for Early Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #59000060
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
Nov 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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 Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Early Head Start
Is Early Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Early Head Start care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-1319 to confirm.
How much does Early Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-1319 to ask.
What is Early Head Start's phone number?
(828) 652-1319.
Where is Early Head Start?
5 Reid Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Tots R US Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.