Beaufort County Child Development
1109 Respess Street, Washington, NC
4.3· 6 reviews
First Methodist Church Washington Child Care
- capacity
- 67
- a week, county median
- $185
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About
About First Methodist Church Washington Child Care
First Methodist Church Washington Child Care is a child care center in Washington, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
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
- Capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 947-2836 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Methodist Church Washington Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$78
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for First Methodist Church Washington Child Care
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #07000214
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 3
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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
Feb 25, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
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 5, 2025
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 5, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
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 5, 2025
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 5, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Dec 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Jul 31, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 Aug 6, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
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 Aug 6, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 Aug 6, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
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 Aug 6, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
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 Apr 4, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
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 Nov 30, 2023
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 Nov 30, 2023
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Methodist Church Washington Child Care
Is First Methodist Church Washington Child Care licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was First Methodist Church Washington Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Methodist Church Washington Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Methodist Church Washington Child Care care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Methodist Church Washington Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Methodist Church Washington Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 947-2836 to confirm.
How much does First Methodist Church Washington Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 947-2836 to ask.
What is First Methodist Church Washington Child Care's phone number?
(252) 947-2836.
Where is First Methodist Church Washington Child Care?
304 West Second Street, Washington, NC 27889. The nearest other daycare we list is Beaufort County Child Development, 0.8 miles away.