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A Child's Life

1302 2nd Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 286594.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183
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About A Child's Life

A Child's Life is a licensed child care center in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Child's Life has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilkes County has a median price of $183 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.
Wilkes County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$126

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$62

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 A Child's Life

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#97000300
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 9 visits
  1. Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

  6. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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 A Child's Life

Is A Child's Life licensed?

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

When was A Child's Life last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Child's Life had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 A Child's Life care for?

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

Does A Child's Life accept child care subsidies?

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

What are A Child's Life's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Child's Life cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 818-2333 to ask.

What is A Child's Life's phone number?

(336) 818-2333.

Where is A Child's Life?

1302 2nd Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The nearest other daycare we list is Gramsy's Place, 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).