First Choice Childcare Center
1465 E. MANCHESTER ROAD, SPRING LAKE, NC 28390Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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
Oct 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 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. Violation confir
- 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. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/7/2025
- 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 availab
- 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,
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