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Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten

1020 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC 284014.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
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About Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten

Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten 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.
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 Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65000901
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2025Inspection3 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 Nov 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • 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 Nov 24, 2025

  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2024

  5. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 9, 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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FAQ

Questions about Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten

Is Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten licensed?

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

When was Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten care for?

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

Does Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 251-6195 to ask.

What is Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten's phone number?

(910) 251-6195.

Where is Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten?

1020 Meares Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Wilmington at Medical Center, 0.5 miles away.

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