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Small Wonders Early Education Center

600 Thornberry Drive, Greensboro, NC 274555.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$227

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About Small Wonders Early Education Center

Small Wonders Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Greensboro, 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 to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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

Small Wonders Early Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 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.
Guilford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$133
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 Small Wonders Early Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41001055
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 6 visits
  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

  3. Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 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 Jun 24, 2025

    • 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 Jun 24, 2025

  4. Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Dec 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2024

  5. Jun 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

  6. Jan 12, 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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Questions about Small Wonders Early Education Center

Is Small Wonders Early Education Center licensed?

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

When was Small Wonders Early Education Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Wonders Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 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 Small Wonders Early Education Center care for?

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

Does Small Wonders Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Wonders Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Wonders Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 324-8774 to ask.

What is Small Wonders Early Education Center's phone number?

(336) 324-8774.

Where is Small Wonders Early Education Center?

600 Thornberry Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455. The nearest other daycare we list is McNair Elementary School, 0.7 miles away.

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