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Winter Park Baptist Preschool

4700 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 284035.0· 5 reviews
capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$173

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About Winter Park Baptist Preschool

Winter Park Baptist Preschool is a child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 135 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Winter Park Baptist Preschool 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 Winter Park Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6555069
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  2. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

  6. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

  8. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

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 Winter Park Baptist Preschool

Is Winter Park Baptist Preschool licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Winter Park Baptist Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Winter Park Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Winter Park Baptist Preschool care for?

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

Does Winter Park Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Winter Park Baptist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Winter Park Baptist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 799-2029 to ask.

What is Winter Park Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(910) 799-2029.

Where is Winter Park Baptist Preschool?

4700 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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