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Wilkes Developmental Day School

1021 Welborn Avenue, Wilkesboro, NC 286974.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About Wilkes Developmental Day School

Wilkes Developmental Day School is a licensed child care center in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM.

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wilkes Developmental Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wilkes County has a median price of $183 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.
Wilkes County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$126

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$62

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 Wilkes Developmental Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#9755060
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024

  6. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Wilkes Developmental Day School

Is Wilkes Developmental Day School licensed?

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

When was Wilkes Developmental Day School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wilkes Developmental Day School 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 Wilkes Developmental Day School care for?

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

Does Wilkes Developmental Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wilkes Developmental Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wilkes Developmental Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 838-3119 to ask.

What is Wilkes Developmental Day School's phone number?

(336) 838-3119.

Where is Wilkes Developmental Day School?

1021 Welborn Avenue, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. The nearest other daycare we list is Broc Cub Creek Head Start, 0.6 miles away.

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