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Excel Learning Centers #2

4308 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$223
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About Excel Learning Centers #2

Excel Learning Centers #2 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

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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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #2 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).

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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 Excel Learning Centers #2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001037
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 13 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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.

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  1. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  5. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025

  7. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

  8. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Jun 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

    • 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 Jul 10, 2025

  2. Jun 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

    • 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 Jul 10, 2025

  3. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Feb 22, 2024

  8. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Feb 14, 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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FAQ

Questions about Excel Learning Centers #2

Is Excel Learning Centers #2 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #2 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Excel Learning Centers #2 care for?

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

Does Excel Learning Centers #2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #2's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 799-4160 to confirm.

How much does Excel Learning Centers #2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 799-4160 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #2's phone number?

(910) 799-4160.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #2?

4308 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412.

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