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Wilmington, NC 28412 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Foundations Early Learning Center #251
- licensed capacity
- 182
- a week, county median
- $223
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About Foundations Early Learning Center #251
Foundations Early Learning Center #251 is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 182 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
- 182 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 834-9860 to confirm.
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 | 182 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundations Early Learning Center #251 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.
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 Foundations Early Learning Center #251
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 182 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001116
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Aug 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
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 24, 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 Aug 24, 2026
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 Aug 24, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 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 12, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 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 12, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Foundations Early Learning Center #251
Is Foundations Early Learning Center #251 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundations Early Learning Center #251 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundations Early Learning Center #251 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 #251 care for?
182, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundations Early Learning Center #251 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundations Early Learning Center #251's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 834-9860 to confirm.
How much does Foundations Early Learning Center #251 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 834-9860 to ask.
What is Foundations Early Learning Center #251's phone number?
(910) 834-9860.
Where is Foundations Early Learning Center #251?
5408 Watergrass Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412.