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Foundations Early Learning Center #242

113 Mallory Creek Drive, Winnabow, NC 28479
licensed capacity
189
a week, county median
$184
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About Foundations Early Learning Center #242

Foundations Early Learning Center #242 is a licensed child care center in Winnabow, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 189 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
189 children

Hours

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 capacity189 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Foundations Early Learning Center #242 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).

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Brunswick County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Foundations Early Learning Center #242

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
189 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#10000325
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 1 visit

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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #242

Is Foundations Early Learning Center #242 licensed?

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

When was Foundations Early Learning Center #242 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Foundations Early Learning Center #242 had rules cited by the state?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #242 care for?

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

Does Foundations Early Learning Center #242 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Foundations Early Learning Center #242's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 834-9850 to confirm.

How much does Foundations Early Learning Center #242 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 834-9850 to ask.

What is Foundations Early Learning Center #242's phone number?

(910) 834-9850.

Where is Foundations Early Learning Center #242?

113 Mallory Creek Drive, Winnabow, NC 28479. The nearest other daycare we list is Great Beginnings Child Development Center, 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).