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Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $173
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About
About Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 7:30 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| SundayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Explorer's Child Care 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.
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 Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000222
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
Is Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 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 Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center's hours?
Every day, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 540-5610 to ask.
What is Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center's phone number?
(910) 540-5610.
Where is Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center?
521 Kelly Road, Wilmington, NC 28409. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Ark Childrens Center, 0.6 miles away.