LONG SHOALS WESLEYAN CHILD CARE
LINCOLNTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3032 WESLEYAN CHURCH ROAD LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 (704) 732-0216
CountyLincoln
Phone(704) 732-0216
Operating details
Capacity100
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 22, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3032 WESLEYAN CHURCH ROAD LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 (704) 732-0216, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026
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- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 103/11/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026. In space #5, two children were not signed out on March 10, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/11/2026
.0508(g)(3) — Violation #523
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 153/11/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locked storage. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/11/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044
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). One staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, had a criminal background check qualifying letter that expired on March 4, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/11/2026
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: LINCOLNTON, Lincoln County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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