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Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center

1100 McRae Street, Wilmington, NC 284013.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
324
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
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About Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center

Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 324 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
324 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity324 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K 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 Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
324 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#65000903
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 21 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 21 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 5, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 2024

  9. Mar 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 5, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 2024

  10. Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 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

  11. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo 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 Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center

Is Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center licensed?

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

When was Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 21 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 Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center care for?

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

Does Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 251-6155 to ask.

What is Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center's phone number?

(910) 251-6155.

Where is Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center?

1100 McRae Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. The nearest other daycare we list is Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center, 0.8 miles away.

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