FIRST START CHILDCARE CENTER
BIRMINGHAM, AL·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1208 STONEHEDGE DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235
CountyJefferson
Phone(205) 834-0875
Operating details
HoursDaytime: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/11/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
1208 STONEHEDGE DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/11/2024
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2024
- Medium risk10/11/2024
Deficiency report from licensing visit on 10-11-2024
Deficiency report from licensing visit on 10-11-2024. Full report (PDF): View official inspection document A corrected copy of this report was filed. Source: Alabama DHR Day Care Center Search facility record.
Corrected 10/11/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$790/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Alabama run about $660/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Alabama by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BIRMINGHAM, Jefferson County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Home
What parents actually pay
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