Four Star Center License
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1ST START CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
1425 MCARTHUR ROAD,
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Quick Facts
Capacity
32 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002287
License Issued
Jan 20, 2023
Expired
Jan 20, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
1ST START CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. is a Four Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A loose plank was observed on the ramp that leads from Space #3 to the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not complete the required amount of annual ongoing training hours based on her education and experience (20 Hours Required; 12 Hours Received). | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Six staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 the vehicle used to transport children, a bottle of engine oil cleaner was stored on the floor, under the back seat. When this was brought to the director's attention, she immediately had an employee remove the item from the vehicle and place it in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. In Space #2, foam blocks were accessible to children under three years of age. When this was brought to the director's attention, she immediately took the foam blocks out of Space #2 and placed them in closet storage. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1101 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(1) |
| The driver was not at least 21 years old or a licensed bus driver. Khalil Hasan, Lead Teacher and Driver, was not at least 21 years old. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The director asked an employee to transpor children from their public school to the facility in their personal vehicle. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher were not in the employee's personal vehicle. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| 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 director asked an employee to transport children from their public school to the facility in their personal vehicle. Emergency and identifying information for each child being transported was not in the employee's personal vehicle. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1127 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. The director asked an employee to transport children from their public school to the facility in their personal vehicle. A list of children being transported was not in the employee's personal vehicle. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. The director asked an employee to transport children from their public school to the facility in their personal vehicle. A transportation list was not available for review or used to document attendance of children boarding and exiting the vehicle. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1421 | .2506(c) |
| Hazardous items, materials, and equipment such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves were not used under adult supervision. In the vehicle used to transport children, a pair of pliers was stored on the floor, in front of the second row of seats. When this was brought to the director's attention, she immediately had an employee remove the item from the vehicle and place it in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| 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. On one child's (A.W.) medical file, the parent/guardian documented asthma as a health concern. However, an asthma action plan or additional medical documentation was not on file. | |||
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