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Wilmington, NC 28401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Excel Learning Centers #5
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $184
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About Excel Learning Centers #5
Excel Learning Centers #5 is a licensed child care center in Leland, 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Excel Learning Centers #5 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brunswick County has a median price of $184 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.
Infant
Center$184
Home daycare$135
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$152
School age
Center$77
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Excel Learning Centers #5
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #10000297
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
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 Jun 29, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 8, 2025
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
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Aug 13, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jul 24, 2024
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 Jul 24, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Excel Learning Centers #5
Is Excel Learning Centers #5 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Excel Learning Centers #5 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Excel Learning Centers #5 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 #5 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 #5 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Excel Learning Centers #5's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Excel Learning Centers #5 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 383-2203 to ask.
What is Excel Learning Centers #5's phone number?
(910) 383-2203.
Where is Excel Learning Centers #5?
111 Thomas Garst Lane, Leland, NC 28451. The nearest other daycare we list is Confident Kids Academy, 1 miles away.