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First Baptist Children's Center

100 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 287863.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About

About First Baptist Children's Center

First Baptist Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $203 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.
Haywood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$179

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$190

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 Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#44000057
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 20 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

  5. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025

  7. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

  9. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2024

  6. Feb 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 4, 2024

  7. Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023

  11. Oct 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023

  12. Oct 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 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 First Baptist Children's Center

Is First Baptist Children's Center licensed?

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

When was First Baptist Children's Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 8 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Children's Center care for?

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

Does First Baptist Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 456-1098 to ask.

What is First Baptist Children's Center's phone number?

(828) 456-1098.

Where is First Baptist Children's Center?

100 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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