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First Choice Learning Academy

2707 S. Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC 27834
licensed capacity
23
a week, county median
$156

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About First Choice Learning Academy

First Choice Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Greenville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 23 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
23 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity23 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Choice Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Pitt County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Pitt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$182
Home daycare$149

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$89
Home daycare$82

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Choice Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
23 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#74000954
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Transportation 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 12, 2025

  8. Apr 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

    • Transportation

      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 Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

  9. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

  10. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about First Choice Learning Academy

Is First Choice Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First Choice Learning Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Choice Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Learning Academy care for?

23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Choice Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First Choice Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 298-5622 to confirm.

How much does First Choice Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 298-5622 to ask.

What is First Choice Learning Academy's phone number?

(252) 298-5622.

Where is First Choice Learning Academy?

2707 S. Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Place Child Care #2, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).