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First Chronicles Daycare Center

712 Linwood Avenue, Durham, NC 277015.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$317

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About First Chronicles Daycare Center

First Chronicles Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving infants, 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 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Chronicles Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Chronicles Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#32001643
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  3. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

  5. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about First Chronicles Daycare Center

Is First Chronicles Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was First Chronicles Daycare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Chronicles Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Chronicles Daycare Center care for?

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

Does First Chronicles Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Chronicles Daycare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 688-7014 to confirm.

How much does First Chronicles Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 688-7014 to ask.

What is First Chronicles Daycare Center's phone number?

(919) 688-7014.

Where is First Chronicles Daycare Center?

712 Linwood Avenue, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is The Whitted School, 0.3 miles away.

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