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Kiddie Academy of Wilmington

7633 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 284114.9· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223
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About Kiddie Academy of Wilmington

Kiddie Academy of Wilmington is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Wilmington 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.
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 Kiddie Academy of Wilmington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65000982
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026

  2. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  4. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 2024

  7. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

  9. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo 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 Kiddie Academy of Wilmington

Is Kiddie Academy of Wilmington licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Wilmington last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Wilmington had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Kiddie Academy of Wilmington care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Wilmington accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kiddie Academy of Wilmington's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Wilmington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 742-4344 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Wilmington's phone number?

(910) 742-4344.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Wilmington?

7633 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Cottage of Wilmington, under 0.1 miles away.

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