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First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr

176 Robert Street, Marion, NC 287523.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
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About First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr

First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $164 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.
McDowell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$135

Preschool

Center$134
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$72

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 United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#5955005
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 21, 2026

  2. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

    • 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 May 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  4. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo 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 United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr

Is First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr licensed?

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

When was First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-9525 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr's phone number?

(828) 652-9525.

Where is First United Methodist Church Early Childhood Enr?

176 Robert Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Marion Elementary Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).