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Wilmington, NC 28401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center
Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 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
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $223 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.
Infant
Center$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$173
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$157
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000493
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 26 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 17, 2025
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
Single service articles were reused.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jan 17, 2025
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 Jan 17, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center
Is Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 9 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 362-7336 to ask.
What is Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center's phone number?
(910) 362-7336.
Where is Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center?
411 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The nearest other daycare we list is St. James Episcopal School, 0.4 miles away.