Excel Learning Centers #2
4308 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC
Carolina Kids
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Carolina Kids
Carolina Kids is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 431-6242 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carolina Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Hanover County has a median price of $184 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 Carolina Kids
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001058
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 7 visits
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Dec 25, 2025
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Carolina Kids
Is Carolina Kids licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carolina Kids last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carolina Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 7 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 Carolina Kids care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carolina Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carolina Kids' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 431-6242 to confirm.
How much does Carolina Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 431-6242 to ask.
What is Carolina Kids' phone number?
(910) 431-6242.
Where is Carolina Kids?
Wilmington, NC 28412. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.