Pat's Toyland Preschool
Wilmington, NC 28405 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Palmetto Preschool- Northchase
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $223
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About Palmetto Preschool- Northchase
Palmetto Preschool- Northchase is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 799-3556 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Palmetto Preschool- Northchase 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 Palmetto Preschool- Northchase
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001098
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2026
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 Oct 2, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 May 1, 2024
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 May 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Palmetto Preschool- Northchase
Is Palmetto Preschool- Northchase licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Palmetto Preschool- Northchase last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Palmetto Preschool- Northchase had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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 Palmetto Preschool- Northchase care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Palmetto Preschool- Northchase accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Palmetto Preschool- Northchase's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 799-3556 to confirm.
How much does Palmetto Preschool- Northchase cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 799-3556 to ask.
What is Palmetto Preschool- Northchase's phone number?
(910) 799-3556.
Where is Palmetto Preschool- Northchase?
4304 Henson Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. The nearest other daycare we list is Quality Childcare Northchase, 1.4 miles away.