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Matthews, NC 28105 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 9 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055762
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 61 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 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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- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2025Inspection10 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 2, 2025
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.
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
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 2, 2025
Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 12, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 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 Jun 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
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 Jan 17, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
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 Feb 4, 2025
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 Jan 17, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
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 Jan 17, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
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
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
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
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Apr 11, 2024
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 Apr 11, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 15, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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 Jan 30, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Application was not signed by the parent. One child's application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center
Is Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 847-3337 to ask.
What is Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 847-3337.
Where is Idlewild Baptist Child Development Center?
12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is MorningStar Presbyterian Pre-School, 0.3 miles away.