FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ACADEMY
TARBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address605 NORTH MAIN ST TARBORO, NC 27886 (252) 823-0111
CountyEdgecombe
Phone(252) 823-0111
Operating details
Capacity105
License dateJune 24, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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605 NORTH MAIN ST TARBORO, NC 27886 (252) 823-0111, TARBORO, NC 27886
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/16/2026
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- Medium-High3
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- Medium-Low1
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/16/2026
.0604(t) — Violation #805
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 17, 2025. There was no documentation of fire drills being conducted for the months of January through March 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 104/16/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
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. In space number five (5) there was a power strip that had four electrical outlets not covered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
.2820(b) — Violation #840
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. In space number seven (7) there was a Lysol aerosol can of disinfectant spacy, Clorox wipes, Clorox spray, and aerosol spray chalk with additional warnings in an unlocked cabinet. In space number five (5) there was sanitizer in the bathroom on counter in reach of the children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 104/16/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032
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. D. Smith began employment on April 14, 2026. Ms. Smith did not have a signed medical statement on file for review. A. Cogar began employment on March 16, 2026. Ms. Cogar does have a medical statement on file; however, it was dated March 18, 2026. The medical statement was not on file prior to the first day of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk4/16/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on October 23, 2025. A lock down or shelter-in-place drill should have been conducted in January 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TARBORO, Edgecombe County
- Capacity: 105
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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