Newbridge Childrens Academy
201 S Central Avenue, Belmont, NC
3.4· 5 reviews
First Presbyterian Day School
- capacity
- 156
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About First Presbyterian Day School
First Presbyterian Day School is a child care center in Belmont, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 156 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 825-8225 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Presbyterian Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston 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.
Infant
Center$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Day School
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
- 156 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #3655227
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 27, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jun 2, 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 Jun 2, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Mar 25, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection8 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 Oct 8, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
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
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 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 Oct 8, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 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 Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2025
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
Dec 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Dec 18, 2024
Bottles were propped.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 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 Nov 12, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Nov 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 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 Nov 12, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Mar 18, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
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
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
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
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FAQ
Questions about First Presbyterian Day School
Is First Presbyterian Day School 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 Presbyterian Day School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Presbyterian Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Presbyterian Day School care for?
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does First Presbyterian Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Presbyterian Day School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 825-8225 to confirm.
How much does First Presbyterian Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 825-8225 to ask.
What is First Presbyterian Day School's phone number?
(704) 825-8225.
Where is First Presbyterian Day School?
102 South Central Avenue, Belmont, NC 28012. The nearest other daycare we list is Newbridge Childrens Academy, 0.1 miles away.