Wrightsboro Elementary
2716 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC
First Step Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About First Step Child Care
First Step Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 228-0234 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Step Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Hanover 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$173
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$157
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$194
State record
Inspection reports for First Step Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000471
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.
Corrected during the visit
A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Step Child Care
Is First Step Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Step Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Step Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 11 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 First Step Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Step Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Step Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 228-0234 to confirm.
How much does First Step Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 228-0234 to ask.
What is First Step Child Care's phone number?
(910) 228-0234.
Where is First Step Child Care?
Wilmington, NC 28401. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.