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Primrose School of North Wilmington
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Primrose School of North Wilmington
Primrose School of North Wilmington is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 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
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Primrose School of North Wilmington 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 Primrose School of North Wilmington
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 200 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001086
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
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 Sep 25, 2025
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
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 Oct 8, 2024
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 Oct 8, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
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 5, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Jan 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
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Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Primrose School of North Wilmington
Is Primrose School of North Wilmington licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Primrose School of North Wilmington last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Primrose School of North Wilmington had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Primrose School of North Wilmington care for?
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Primrose School of North Wilmington accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Primrose School of North Wilmington's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Primrose School of North Wilmington cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 319-7317 to ask.
What is Primrose School of North Wilmington's phone number?
(910) 319-7317.
Where is Primrose School of North Wilmington?
7984 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411. The nearest other daycare we list is Jenkins Preschool Academy, 0.2 miles away.