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Foundations Early Learning Center #244

4320 Fairview Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
licensed capacity
248
a week, county median
$223
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About Foundations Early Learning Center #244

Foundations Early Learning Center #244 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 248 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 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
248 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 capacity248 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Foundations Early Learning Center #244 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #244

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
248 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001117
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • 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 31, 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 Aug 31, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  4. Jul 1, 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 #244

Is Foundations Early Learning Center #244 licensed?

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

When was Foundations Early Learning Center #244 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Foundations Early Learning Center #244 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 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 Foundations Early Learning Center #244 care for?

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

Does Foundations Early Learning Center #244 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Foundations Early Learning Center #244's hours?

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

How much does Foundations Early Learning Center #244 cost?

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

What is Foundations Early Learning Center #244's phone number?

(910) 834-9850.

Where is Foundations Early Learning Center #244?

4320 Fairview Drive, 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).