Childcare Network #144
310 RL Stowe Road, Belmont, NC
4.4· 54 reviews
First United Methodist Day Care Center
- capacity
- 70
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About First United Methodist Day Care Center
First United Methodist Day Care Center is a child care center in Belmont, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 825-4634 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First United Methodist Day Care Center 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 United Methodist Day Care Center
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
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #3655054
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 27 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 13 visits
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 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 Feb 5, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 9, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
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 5, 2026
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 Feb 5, 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 Feb 5, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2025Inspection4 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 Jun 10, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
Corrected during the visit
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Show 3 earlier visits
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 27, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
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 Mar 27, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Mar 27, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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 9, 2023
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Nov 9, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about First United Methodist Day Care Center
Is First United Methodist Day Care Center 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 United Methodist Day Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First United Methodist Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Day Care Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First United Methodist Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First United Methodist Day Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 825-4634 to confirm.
How much does First United Methodist Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 825-4634 to ask.
What is First United Methodist Day Care Center's phone number?
(704) 825-4634.
Where is First United Methodist Day Care Center?
807 South Point Road, Belmont, NC 28012. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.3 miles away.