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Morganton, NC 28655 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 151
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool
First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 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
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 433-1018 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1255119
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jul 14, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
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 Jul 14, 2026
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
Corrected during the visit
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
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 May 7, 2025
Jul 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 26, 2024
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool
Is First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Preschool & Afterschool care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 433-1018 to confirm.
How much does First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 433-1018 to ask.
What is First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 433-1018.
Where is First Baptist Preschool & Afterschool?
502 W Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Morganton Day School, 0.3 miles away.