Five Star Center License
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First Chronicles Daycare Center
Durham, NC
· Durham County
712 LINWOOD AVENUE,
Durham, NC 27701
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001643
License Holder
FIRST CHRONICLES COMMUNITY CHURCH
License Issued
Jul 10, 2017
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 Non-Mobile Children in Care
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About the Provider
FIRST CHRONICLES DAYCARE CENTER is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 20 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. During today's visit the menu posted for the current week was for today only. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The permission to administer an Epi-Pen to a child in classroom space #1 with a food allergy expired in December 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were exposed roots on the playground that posed a tripping hazard for young children. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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). Criminal Record Check clearance expired for the director and lead teacher on 1/17/25. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During today's visit a four-year old child was left unsupervised in classroom space #3. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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 of the lead teachers in classroom space #1 needed 5 hours of in-service training. This is a repeat violation from the 9/16/24 Annual Compliance visit. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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 documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/5/24. A reminder to conduct a drill in September 2024 was included in the visit summary for the 9/16/24 visit. | |||
| 2024-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-16 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. One child had a food allergy. The information was posted in both classrooms (eating area), but the informaton was not posted in the kitchen (food prep area). | |||
| 2024-09-16 | 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. Verification of completed in-service training hours since the 9/19/23 Annual Compliance visit was not available today. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-02 | 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 posted was dated 3/30/24. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. A current EPR plan was not accessible to view. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's authorization form for chronic medication was dated for one year instead of six months. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Two children did not have medication authorization for Epinephrine injection on file. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last EPR Plan revision was 5-13-16. | |||
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