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Wilmington, NC 28412 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Busy Bees Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 25
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Busy Bees Childcare
Busy Bees Childcare is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 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
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 508-7047 to confirm.
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 | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Busy Bees Childcare 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 Busy Bees Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001089
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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 Feb 16, 2024
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 Feb 16, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Busy Bees Childcare
Is Busy Bees Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Busy Bees Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Busy Bees Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Busy Bees Childcare care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Busy Bees Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Busy Bees Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 508-7047 to confirm.
How much does Busy Bees Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 508-7047 to ask.
What is Busy Bees Childcare's phone number?
(910) 508-7047.
Where is Busy Bees Childcare?
3514 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids & Company, 0.8 miles away.