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First United Methodist Preschool

566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 287864.8· 57 reviews
capacity
100
a week, county median
$109
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About First United Methodist Preschool

First United Methodist Preschool is a child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
100 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Haywood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$179

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$190

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 Preschool

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
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#4455008
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 18, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Preschool

Is First United Methodist Preschool 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 Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 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 Preschool care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does First United Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First United Methodist Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 452-1773 to confirm.

How much does First United Methodist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 452-1773 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Preschool's phone number?

(828) 452-1773.

Where is First United Methodist Preschool?

566 S Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Children's Center, 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).