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College Road Early Childhood Center

4905 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 284124.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
126
a week, county median
$134
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About College Road Early Childhood Center

College Road Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 126 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
126 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity126 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

College Road Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $134 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 College Road Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
126 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#65000955
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3

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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  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  5. Apr 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  6. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 College Road Early Childhood Center

Is College Road Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

When was College Road Early Childhood Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has College Road Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 College Road Early Childhood Center care for?

126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does College Road Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are College Road Early Childhood Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 350-7860 to confirm.

How much does College Road Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 350-7860 to ask.

What is College Road Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(910) 350-7860.

Where is College Road Early Childhood Center?

4905 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. The nearest other daycare we list is Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).