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Happy Kids Development Center

6320 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 284124.6· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$173
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About

About Happy Kids Development Center

Happy Kids Development Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 116 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
116 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Kids Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $173 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.
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 Happy Kids Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
116 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65000200
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 25, 2024

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 Happy Kids Development Center

Is Happy Kids Development Center licensed?

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

When was Happy Kids Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Kids Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Happy Kids Development Center care for?

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

Does Happy Kids Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Kids Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Kids Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 395-5286 to ask.

What is Happy Kids Development Center's phone number?

(910) 395-5286.

Where is Happy Kids Development Center?

6320 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412. The nearest other daycare we list is Island Montessori School - Charter K-8, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).