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Little Dragonflies

118 Old Dairy Road, Wilmington, NC 284054.9· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About Little Dragonflies

Little Dragonflies is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Dragonflies 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 Little Dragonflies

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#65001087
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  4. Oct 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  5. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 Jul 3, 2024

  9. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Little Dragonflies

Is Little Dragonflies licensed?

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

When was Little Dragonflies last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dragonflies had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Little Dragonflies care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Little Dragonflies accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Dragonflies' hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Dragonflies cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 399-4370 to ask.

What is Little Dragonflies' phone number?

(910) 399-4370.

Where is Little Dragonflies?

118 Old Dairy Road, Wilmington, NC 28405. The nearest other daycare we list is John J. Blair Elementary School, 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).