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Rhonda’s Precious GEMS

4734 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 284113.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223
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About Rhonda’s Precious GEMS

Rhonda’s Precious GEMS is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Tuesday to Friday, Open 24 hours.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rhonda’s Precious GEMS 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 Rhonda’s Precious GEMS

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001066
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

  5. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 13, 2024Inspection3 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

  8. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 14, 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 Rhonda’s Precious GEMS

Is Rhonda’s Precious GEMS licensed?

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

When was Rhonda’s Precious GEMS last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhonda’s Precious GEMS had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Rhonda’s Precious GEMS care for?

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

Does Rhonda’s Precious GEMS accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rhonda’s Precious GEMS's hours?

Monday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Tuesday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rhonda’s Precious GEMS cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 480-8792 to ask.

What is Rhonda’s Precious GEMS's phone number?

(843) 480-8792.

Where is Rhonda’s Precious GEMS?

4734 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilmington Christian Academy Preschool, 0.8 miles away.

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