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First Baptist Children's Ministry

201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
licensed capacity
250
a week, county median
$197

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About First Baptist Children's Ministry

First Baptist Children's Ministry is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 250 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
250 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
Licensed capacity250 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Children's Ministry has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Ministry

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
250 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5555052
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 21, 2026Inspection7 rules 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

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jan 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Feb 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 19, 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 Children's Ministry

Is First Baptist Children's Ministry licensed?

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

When was First Baptist Children's Ministry last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Ministry care for?

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

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

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

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

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 735-9572 to confirm.

How much does First Baptist Children's Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 735-9572 to ask.

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

(704) 735-9572.

Where is First Baptist Children's Ministry?

201 Robin Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is S Ray Lowder Elementary Pre-K, 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).