Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center
521 Kelly Road, Wilmington, NC
Vic's Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $184
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About
About Vic's Child Care
Vic's Child Care 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 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
6 mo
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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) 431-8856 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
Vic's Child Care 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 Vic's Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000370
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Aug 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Signed statement did not include the date the operator's safe sleep policy was given and explained to the parent/guardian.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Vic's Child Care
Is Vic's Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Vic's Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vic's Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 8 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 Vic's Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Vic's Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vic's Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 431-8856 to confirm.
How much does Vic's Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 431-8856 to ask.
What is Vic's Child Care's phone number?
(910) 431-8856.
Where is Vic's Child Care?
Wilmington, NC 28409. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.