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First Wesleyan Day Care
- capacity
- 134
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About First Wesleyan Day Care
First Wesleyan Day Care is a child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 134 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts 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
- 134 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 865-9823 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 | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Wesleyan Day Care 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 Wesleyan Day 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
- 134 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #3659015
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 22 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 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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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
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 May 6, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 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 May 20, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
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 May 6, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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 May 20, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 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 May 13, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 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 Nov 13, 2025
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 13, 2025
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 Nov 13, 2025
Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2025Inspection2 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 Jun 5, 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
Show 12 earlier visits
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2024Inspection12 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 Jul 1, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
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 Jul 1, 2024
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 Jul 1, 2024
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 Jul 1, 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 Jul 1, 2024
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
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 Jul 1, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection9 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 Dec 22, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
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 Dec 22, 2023
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 Dec 22, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
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 Dec 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about First Wesleyan Day Care
Is First Wesleyan Day 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 Wesleyan Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Wesleyan Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 9 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Wesleyan Day Care care for?
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does First Wesleyan Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Wesleyan Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 865-9823 to confirm.
How much does First Wesleyan Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 865-9823 to ask.
What is First Wesleyan Day Care's phone number?
(704) 865-9823.
Where is First Wesleyan Day Care?
208 South Church Street, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is A Toddler Tech University, 0.5 miles away.