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Magic Carpet Academy

2302 Cedar Run Place, Wilson, NC 278934.8· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
126
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$175

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About Magic Carpet Academy

Magic Carpet Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
126 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity126 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Magic Carpet Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $175 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.
Wilson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$175
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$142

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$90

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 Magic Carpet Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
126 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#98000217
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. May 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

  5. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  8. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • 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 Apr 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 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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Questions about Magic Carpet Academy

Is Magic Carpet Academy licensed?

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

When was Magic Carpet Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Magic Carpet Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Magic Carpet Academy care for?

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

Does Magic Carpet Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Magic Carpet Academy's hours?

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

How much does Magic Carpet Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 296-1193 to ask.

What is Magic Carpet Academy's phone number?

(252) 296-1193.

Where is Magic Carpet Academy?

2302 Cedar Run Place, Wilson, NC 27893. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidsworld Learning Center, 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).