1ST START CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1425 MCARTHUR ROAD FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 (910) 488-8881
CountyCumberland
Phone(910) 488-8881
Website[email protected]
Operating details
Capacity32
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 20, 2023
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1425 MCARTHUR ROAD FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 (910) 488-8881, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311
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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/28/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 104/28/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A loose plank was observed on the ramp that leads from Space #3 to the outdoor learning environment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/28/2026
.1103(a) — Violation #1052
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not complete the required amount of annual ongoing training hours based on her education and experience (20 Hours Required; 12 Hours Received). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 104/28/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Six staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$815/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 North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FAYETTEVILLE, Cumberland County
- Capacity: 32
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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