EXCEL LEARNING CENTERS #3
WILMINGTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address165 VISION DRIVE WILMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 793-4884
CountyNew Hanover
Phone(910) 793-4884
Operating details
Capacity199
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 20, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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165 VISION DRIVE WILMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 793-4884, WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 157/14/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Diaper creams in space 2 were stored on a shelf below 5 feet in critical height and not locked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$733/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Hanover County
- Capacity: 199
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 5
What parents actually pay
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