Marshall Early Childhood Education Center
222 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC
FOMA
- licensed capacity
- 24
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About FOMA
FOMA is a licensed child care center in Marshall, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 649-2707 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
FOMA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Madison County has a median price of $109 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$149
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$134
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$70
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for FOMA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #57000061
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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. No staff were connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 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 Dec 22, 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
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection3 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 May 19, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
- Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about FOMA
Is FOMA licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was FOMA last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has FOMA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 FOMA care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does FOMA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are FOMA's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 649-2707 to confirm.
How much does FOMA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 649-2707 to ask.
What is FOMA's phone number?
(828) 649-2707.
Where is FOMA?
193 Fore Road, Marshall, NC 28753. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountain Breeze Preschool, 2.8 miles away.