Three Star Center License
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First Choice Learning Academy
Greenville, NC
· Pitt County
2707 S. Memorial Drive,
Greenville, NC 27834
Quick Facts
Capacity
23 children
Age range (listing information)
3 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000954
License Holder
Ward, Stephany
License Issued
Mar 11, 2025
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
First Choice Learning Academy is a Three Star Center License in GREENVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 23 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-304L |
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was six pieces of plastic debris on the playground. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The authorization form for an asthma inhaler expired on 10/25/25. A authorization form was not on file. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-06 | 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 current fire inspection was conducted on 5/12/25, the previous inspection was conducted on 3/18/24. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space#1 was dated 7/28-7/31/25. A current plan was not available. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In classroom space #1 the screen time log indicated screen time included children playing games on their phones, watching youtube, playing Roblox and Blockblast. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Hand soap was not available in one bathroom in classroom space #1 and at the sink in classroom space #2. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two boards of the ramp outside of the exit door in classroom space #2 we loose and warped. On the playground there was plants with thorns growing from the ground near the rear of the fence. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | 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. One child being transported did not have an emergency information form or photograph on file. Two children being transported did not have a photograph on file. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was seven pieces of plastic debris on the playground. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in classroom space #1 near the front table, and in classroom space #2 there was an uncovered outlet by the fish tank. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. Six of thirteen children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency information. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Three of thirteen children did not have permission to transport forms on file. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification in first aid for the individual hired on 11/8/24 was to be completed by 2/8/25. The individual has not completed the training to date. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Certification in CPR for the individual hired on 11/8/24 was to be completed by 2/8/25. The individual has not completed the training to date. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | 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. An aerosol can of OFF Insect Repellant was stored in Space 2 in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff person hired on 9/10/24 completed the training on 1/6/25, outside of the 90 days of employment window. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-29 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging receipt of the Summary of Law before the child was enrolled was not on file for five (5) out of the five (5) children's records reviewed. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam or health assessment record was on file for a child enrolled on 9/23/24. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for enrollment for a child enrolled on 9/23/24 did not include the hospital preference, telephone number, and the child's date of birth. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. The health care needs section of the application for enrollment for one (1) out of the five (5) files reviewed was not completed by the parent. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two (2) out of the five (5) files reviewed did not include a signed and dated statement of the receipt and explanation of the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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