Three Star Center License
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First Choice Childcare Center
Spring Lake, NC
· Cumberland County
1465 E. Manchester Road,
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age range (listing information)
2 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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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
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's listing gives an age range of 2 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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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 | |
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of the child, identified on the children's records worksheet, enrolled in the center on September 18, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no activity plan posted or available for review in Space #3. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted. The Assistant Director stated that the meals and snacks for this week were not planned in advance and that a menu was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents of the child enrolled in the facility on September 18, 2025, and a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 1310 | .0801(a) |
| The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. The application for the child, identified on the children's records worksheet, was not completed, signed, and on file on the first day. The child's first day of attendance was September 18, 2025. The application was completed and signed on September 22, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | 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. The child's application, identified on the children's records worksheet, did not have a medical action plan attached. On the application, the parent documented the child has an allergy to peanuts and it requires specialized health services. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did not notify the parent of the child, identified on the children's records worksheet, in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of the child, identified on the children's records worksheet, before the first day the child receives care at the center (September 18, 2025). | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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