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Excel Learning Centers #3

165 Vision Drive, Wilmington, NC 284034.1· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About Excel Learning Centers #3

Excel Learning Centers #3 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.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 38 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 18 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot 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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excel Learning Centers #3 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 Excel Learning Centers #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001041
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 20 of 38 visits · 37 rules in all · 36 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  3. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 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

  4. Jun 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jun 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  5. Jun 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Jun 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  6. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • 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 Mar 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  9. Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  10. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

  3. Nov 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

  4. Jul 29, 2025Inspection3 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  5. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025

  8. Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025

  9. May 5, 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  10. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • Transportation

      Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

  13. Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

  14. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

  16. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

    • 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

      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 Jul 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

  20. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

  26. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

  27. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Nov 29, 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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Questions about Excel Learning Centers #3

Is Excel Learning Centers #3 licensed?

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

When was Excel Learning Centers #3 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 38 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excel Learning Centers #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 20 of 38 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 #3 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 #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Excel Learning Centers #3's hours?

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

How much does Excel Learning Centers #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 793-4884 to ask.

What is Excel Learning Centers #3's phone number?

(910) 793-4884.

Where is Excel Learning Centers #3?

165 Vision Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. The nearest other daycare we list is Windermere Presbyterian Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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