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The Children's Courtyard

71 Darlington Ave, Wilmington, NC 284035.0· 59 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$173
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About The Children's Courtyard

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $173 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 The Children's Courtyard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#65001043
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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.

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  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 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 Jun 29, 2026

  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

  9. Jan 29, 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 The Children's Courtyard

Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?

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

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 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 The Children's Courtyard care for?

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

Does The Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Courtyard's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 762-7735 to ask.

What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?

(910) 762-7735.

Where is The Children's Courtyard?

71 Darlington Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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