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Children First, Inc.

Durham, NC · Durham County
1211 CARROLL ST, Durham, NC 27707
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
2 through 5
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 489-6837
1211 CARROLL ST
Durham, NC 27707
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✓ Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
3206032
License Holder
CHILDREN FIRST, INC.
License Issued
Jan 2, 2020
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

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We see children as strong, capable and profoundly individual, born to relate, communicate and connect with others. We think of children as the protagonists in their own compelling and unique life stories. We believe that the quality of children's development, their progress through that story, is largely dependent on the quality of their significant relationships with other people, including their families, their teachers and their friends.
Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • HoursNot listed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-04-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-04-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-08 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
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 facility did not have a current fire inspection available for review during today's visit. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/24.
2024-05-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-07 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted every three months as required. The last emergency drill was 1/31/24.
2024-01-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-05-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-12 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on 1/25/22.

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