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Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 284054.9· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$173

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About Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wilmington Preschool of the Arts 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 Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#65001084
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026

  6. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025

    • 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. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

  10. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024

  3. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

  4. Oct 30, 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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FAQ

Questions about Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

Is Wilmington Preschool of the Arts licensed?

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

When was Wilmington Preschool of the Arts last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wilmington Preschool of the Arts had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 13 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 Wilmington Preschool of the Arts care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Wilmington Preschool of the Arts accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wilmington Preschool of the Arts' hours?

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

How much does Wilmington Preschool of the Arts cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 794-3025 to ask.

What is Wilmington Preschool of the Arts' phone number?

(910) 794-3025.

Where is Wilmington Preschool of the Arts?

3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Care Resources & Referral, 0.1 miles away.

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