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Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu
Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $159 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$181
Home daycare$183
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$147
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2955088
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 32 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 2
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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 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 Aug 31, 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 Aug 18, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 18, 2026
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 18, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 Dec 15, 2025
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 Dec 15, 2025
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. K.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. H.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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. B.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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. B.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. K.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. H.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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. B.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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. B.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Show 23 earlier visits
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection6 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. Ms.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
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 Nov 1, 2024
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 Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Jul 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 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 25, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The Department may prevent an individual from being a child care provider if the Department determines that the individual is a habitually excessive user of alcohol, illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs, or is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Oct 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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 Nov 1, 2023
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 Nov 1, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu
Is Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 15 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 245-1261 to ask.
What is Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu's phone number?
(336) 245-1261.
Where is Martha Best Children's Center of First Baptist Chu?
201 W 3rd Avenue, Lexington, NC 27292. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Dreamz Klub, 0.3 miles away.