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First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry

606 North Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC 283584.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$148
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About First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry

First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $148 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.
Robeson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$59

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 Early Childhood Ministry

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#7855027
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  5. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 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 Early Childhood Ministry

Is First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry licensed?

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

When was First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Early Childhood Ministry care for?

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

Does First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 738-6608 to ask.

What is First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry's phone number?

(910) 738-6608.

Where is First Baptist Early Childhood Ministry?

606 North Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Future Childcare, 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).