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Wilmington, NC 28405 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Rising Stars of Wilmington
- licensed capacity
- 112
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About Rising Stars of Wilmington
Rising Stars of Wilmington is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 112 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 112 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rising Stars of 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 Rising Stars of Wilmington
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 112 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000981
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Stars of Wilmington
Is Rising Stars of Wilmington licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rising Stars of Wilmington last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Stars of Wilmington had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Rising Stars of Wilmington care for?
112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rising Stars of Wilmington accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rising Stars of Wilmington's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rising Stars of Wilmington cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 452-2231 to ask.
What is Rising Stars of Wilmington's phone number?
(910) 452-2231.
Where is Rising Stars of Wilmington?
6743 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington, NC 28405. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #128, 0.2 miles away.