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Creative Minds Preschool

11207 US Highway 17, Wilmington, NC 284115.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
343
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Creative Minds Preschool

Creative Minds Preschool is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 343 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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

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
343 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 capacity343 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Minds Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $199 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.
Pender County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$157

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$73
Home daycare$82

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 Creative Minds Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
343 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#71000183
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

  5. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Creative Minds Preschool

Is Creative Minds Preschool licensed?

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

When was Creative Minds Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Minds Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Creative Minds Preschool care for?

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

Does Creative Minds Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Minds Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Creative Minds Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 686-6775 to ask.

What is Creative Minds Preschool's phone number?

(910) 686-6775.

Where is Creative Minds Preschool?

11207 US Highway 17, Wilmington, NC 28411. The nearest other daycare we list is Wesleyan Chapel UMC Preschool, 0.9 miles away.

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