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First Baptist Childrens Center

206 Logan Street, Marion, NC 287525.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$141
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About First Baptist Childrens Center

First Baptist Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $141 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.
McDowell County medians, full time, per week

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

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 First Baptist Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5950374
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection3 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 Sep 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026

  2. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025

  4. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

  6. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 First Baptist Childrens Center

Is First Baptist Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First Baptist Childrens Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 First Baptist Childrens Center care for?

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

Does First Baptist Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-3937 to ask.

What is First Baptist Childrens Center's phone number?

(828) 652-3937.

Where is First Baptist Childrens Center?

206 Logan Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is New Manna Baptist Church Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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