Fun Time Academy
103 Connie Court, Clinton, NC
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Grace Methodist Preschool
- capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $137
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About
About Grace Methodist Preschool
Grace Methodist Preschool is a child care center in Clinton, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 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
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 592-3497 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sampson County has a median price of $137 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$137
Home daycare$143
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$147
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for Grace 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
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #82000322
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Sep 16, 2026
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 10, 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 Mar 10, 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 Mar 10, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
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 Oct 1, 2025
Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
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. The safe sleep policy was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Show 4 earlier visits
Oct 3, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024
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 Oct 14, 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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
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
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Methodist Preschool
Is Grace 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 Grace Methodist Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Grace Methodist Preschool care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Grace Methodist Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 592-3497 to confirm.
How much does Grace Methodist Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 592-3497 to ask.
What is Grace Methodist Preschool's phone number?
(919) 592-3497.
Where is Grace Methodist Preschool?
800 Smith Street, Clinton, NC 28328. The nearest other daycare we list is L.C. Kerr School, 0.3 miles away.