Ruth's Daycare
Spring Lake, NC 28390 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Choice Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About First Choice Childcare Center
First Choice Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Spring Lake, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 818-8251 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Choice Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $159 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for First Choice Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26002627
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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 state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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).
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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 state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Choice Childcare Center
Is First Choice Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Choice Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Choice Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 First Choice Childcare Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Choice Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Choice Childcare Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 818-8251 to confirm.
How much does First Choice Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 818-8251 to ask.
What is First Choice Childcare Center's phone number?
(910) 818-8251.
Where is First Choice Childcare Center?
1465 E. Manchester Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Wiggles and Giggles, 0.8 miles away.