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Noah's Ark Childrens Center

1501 Beasley Rd, Wilmington, NC 284094.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
100
a week, county median
$223

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About Noah's Ark Childrens Center

Noah's Ark Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Noah's Ark Childrens 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).

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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 Noah's Ark Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6555115
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 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

  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • 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 Oct 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  4. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

    • 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 Nov 13, 2023

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 Noah's Ark Childrens Center

Is Noah's Ark Childrens Center licensed?

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

When was Noah's Ark Childrens Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Noah's Ark Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Noah's Ark Childrens Center care for?

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

Does Noah's Ark Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Noah's Ark Childrens Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 395-0059 to confirm.

How much does Noah's Ark Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 395-0059 to ask.

What is Noah's Ark Childrens Center's phone number?

(910) 395-0059.

Where is Noah's Ark Childrens Center?

1501 Beasley Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center, 0.6 miles away.

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