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Milestones Learning Center

4915 Oriole Dr, Wilmington, NC 284034.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223

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About Milestones Learning Center

Milestones Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Milestones Learning Center 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 Milestones Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65000734
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 7, 2025

  6. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 2024

  9. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules 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

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Milestones Learning Center

Is Milestones Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Milestones Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Milestones Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Milestones Learning Center care for?

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

Does Milestones Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Milestones Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Milestones Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 452-3202 to ask.

What is Milestones Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 452-3202.

Where is Milestones Learning Center?

4915 Oriole Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Learning Centers #3, 0.7 miles away.

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