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Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove

5222 College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223
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About Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove

Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
169 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, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove 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 Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
169 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001108
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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. Jul 22, 2026Inspection3 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection5 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 Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • 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 Mar 3, 2026

    • 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 Mar 3, 2026

    • 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

  3. Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo 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 Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove

Is Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove licensed?

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

When was Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove care for?

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

Does Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove's hours?

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

How much does Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 799-8023 to ask.

What is Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove's phone number?

(910) 799-8023.

Where is Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove?

5222 College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. The nearest other daycare we list is College Road Early Childhood 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).