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Childcare Network #82

4808 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC 284034.5· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About Childcare Network #82

Childcare Network #82 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 10 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity144 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #82 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.
New Hanover County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Childcare Network #82

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001091
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

  3. Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  4. Aug 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

  8. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  2. Aug 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

  3. Jul 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024

  4. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024

  6. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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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Questions about Childcare Network #82

Is Childcare Network #82 licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #82 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #82 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 10 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Childcare Network #82 care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #82 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childcare Network #82's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childcare Network #82 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 452-4222 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #82's phone number?

(910) 452-4222.

Where is Childcare Network #82?

4808 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #127, 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).