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Wilmington, NC 28401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wrightsboro Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About Wrightsboro Elementary
Wrightsboro Elementary is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 815-6909 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wrightsboro Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Hanover County has a median price of $134 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 Wrightsboro Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #65000914
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 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 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children used space that was not approved.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
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
Nov 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
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 for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
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 Nov 15, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wrightsboro Elementary
Is Wrightsboro Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wrightsboro Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wrightsboro Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Wrightsboro Elementary care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wrightsboro Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Wrightsboro Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 815-6909 to confirm.
How much does Wrightsboro Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 815-6909 to ask.
What is Wrightsboro Elementary's phone number?
(910) 815-6909.
Where is Wrightsboro Elementary?
2716 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401.