Little Dragonflies
118 Old Dairy Road, Wilmington, NC
4.9· 41 reviews
John J. Blair Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $134
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About John J. Blair Elementary School
John J. Blair Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 350-2045 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
John J. Blair Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $134 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 John J. Blair Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #65001068
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about John J. Blair Elementary School
Is John J. Blair Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was John J. Blair Elementary School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has John J. Blair Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 John J. Blair Elementary School care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does John J. Blair Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are John J. Blair Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 350-2045 to confirm.
How much does John J. Blair Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 350-2045 to ask.
What is John J. Blair Elementary School's phone number?
(910) 350-2045.
Where is John J. Blair Elementary School?
6510 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Island, 0.1 miles away.