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Wilson, NC 27893 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Growing Tree
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $175
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About
About The Growing Tree
The Growing Tree is a licensed child care center in Wilson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Growing Tree has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilson County has a median price of $175 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$175
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$142
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$90
State record
Inspection reports for The Growing Tree
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #98000188
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 10, 2026
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 Mar 10, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
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 Sep 18, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 18, 2024
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Growing Tree
Is The Growing Tree licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Growing Tree last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Growing Tree had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Growing Tree care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Growing Tree accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Growing Tree's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Growing Tree cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 399-8438 to ask.
What is The Growing Tree's phone number?
(252) 399-8438.
Where is The Growing Tree?
1705 SW Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.