Children's Development Academy
171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC
5.0· 7 reviews
Choice Care Quest
- licensed capacity
- 55
- a week, county median
- $65
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About Choice Care Quest
Choice Care Quest is a licensed child care center in Forest City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 202-5537 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Choice Care Quest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $65 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Choice Care Quest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #81000320
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
- Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Choice Care Quest
Is Choice Care Quest licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Choice Care Quest last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Choice Care Quest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Choice Care Quest care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Choice Care Quest accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Choice Care Quest's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 202-5537 to confirm.
How much does Choice Care Quest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 202-5537 to ask.
What is Choice Care Quest's phone number?
(828) 202-5537.
Where is Choice Care Quest?
1288 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Development Academy, 0.9 miles away.