Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove
5222 College Road, Wilmington, NC
Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare
Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare 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.
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 Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #65000989
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
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.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Apr 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025
Feb 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare
Is Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 796-9911 to ask.
What is Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare's phone number?
(910) 796-9911.
Where is Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare?
5656 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. The nearest other daycare we list is Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove, 0.8 miles away.