THE CHILDREN'S COURTYARD #3245
WILMINGTON, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address735 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE WILMINGTON, NC 28401 (910) 251-0003
CountyNew Hanover
Phone(910) 251-0003
Operating details
Capacity150
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 24, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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735 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE WILMINGTON, NC 28401 (910) 251-0003, WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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: 7/8/2026
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2026
- Medium risk7/8/2026
.0902(a) — Violation #541
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Parent's signature was missing from a written feeding plan. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 157/8/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Trash including paper plates, used napkins, and crushed plastic cups were observed dispersed on the playground space used with preschool and school-aged children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 107/8/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 3, one medication administration permission form for over-the-counter topical medication did not include a description on how to apply the ointment. Another form did not include the ointment's expiration date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
Violation #1832
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. A child's application did not include information regarding the child's health care needs. .0801 (a)(5) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: 150
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 5
What parents actually pay
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