Bright Beginnings
229 East Court Street, Marion, NC
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New Manna Baptist Church Preschool
- capacity
- 21
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About New Manna Baptist Church Preschool
New Manna Baptist Church Preschool is a child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 21 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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 652-7729 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 |
| Capacity | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
New Manna Baptist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for New Manna Baptist Church 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
- 21 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #59000101
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2026Inspection6 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.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 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
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
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 May 18, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection6 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
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 Nov 3, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
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 Nov 3, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 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 Nov 21, 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 Nov 21, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about New Manna Baptist Church Preschool
Is New Manna Baptist Church 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 New Manna Baptist Church Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Manna Baptist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 New Manna Baptist Church Preschool care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does New Manna Baptist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are New Manna Baptist Church Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 652-7729 to confirm.
How much does New Manna Baptist Church Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 652-7729 to ask.
What is New Manna Baptist Church Preschool's phone number?
(828) 652-7729.
Where is New Manna Baptist Church Preschool?
225 E Court Street, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings, under 0.1 miles away.