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Topsail Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
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About Topsail Montessori
Topsail Montessori is a licensed child care center in Hampstead, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Topsail Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Pender County has a median price of $180 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$199
Home daycare$157
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$125
Preschool
Center$138
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$73
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Topsail Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #71000228
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Topsail Montessori
Is Topsail Montessori licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Topsail Montessori last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Topsail Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Topsail Montessori care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Topsail Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Topsail Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Topsail Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 319-0813 to ask.
What is Topsail Montessori's phone number?
(910) 319-0813.
Where is Topsail Montessori?
301 Whitebridge Road, Hampstead, NC 28443. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori school alice, 0.1 miles away.