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Three Star Center License ✓ Licensed

First Choice Childcare Center

Spring Lake, NC · Cumberland County
1465 E. Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390
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Quick Facts

Capacity
50 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 818-8251
1465 E. Manchester Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002627
License Holder
Faith Church, Inc.
License Issued
Mar 6, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - No children under 2 1/2 years old

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About the Provider

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First Choice Childcare Center is a Three Star Center License in SPRING LAKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate 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
2026-08-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-08-12 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's last fire inspection was dated 5/15/25.
2026-08-12 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #3.
2026-08-12 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An emergency information form was not on file for two volunteers.
2026-08-12 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
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). Marilyn Brown did not complete and submit required forms prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter.
2026-08-12 Violation 1441 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f)
An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The administrator did not complete BSAC training.
2026-08-12 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Marilyn Brown's qualification letter expired 11/12/25.
2026-08-12 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three staff members did not complete health and safety trainings within one year of employment.
2026-08-12 Violation 1958 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. A health questionnaire was not on file for two volunteers.
2026-02-20 Announced Inspection No
2026-02-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-12-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-12-08 Violation 528 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. At lunch, 100% fruit juice was served to children, aged three to four years old instead of low-fat (1% or less) or skim (fat-free) milk. The food substitution was not of comparable food value.
2025-10-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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