Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
521 Kelly Road, Wilmington, NC
Susan's Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Susan's Daycare
Susan's Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
6 wk
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 232-5093 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Susan's Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Hanover County has a median price of $184 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 Susan's Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65001078
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Susan's Daycare
Is Susan's Daycare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Susan's Daycare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Susan's Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Susan's Daycare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Susan's Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Susan's Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 232-5093 to confirm.
How much does Susan's Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 232-5093 to ask.
What is Susan's Daycare's phone number?
(910) 232-5093.
Where is Susan's Daycare?
Wilmington, NC 28409. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.