Five Star Center License
Childcare Network #159
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
4202 Wilshire Blvd,
Wilmington, NC 28403
Quick Facts
Capacity
146 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
65001101
License Holder
Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC
License Issued
Sep 13, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Childcare Network #159 is a Five Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 146 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-214A |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two (2) bottles in space 1b were not labeled with the date. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. In space 2, string lights with multiple "female gilbert plugs" were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-214A |
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-214A |
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-214A |
| 2025-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-06 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover diaper cream from August 2025 was observed in space 2. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-300L |
| 2025-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-300L |
| 2025-09-23 | Violation | 1802 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) |
| The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. A staff member who has pending charges did not notify the operator of these charges within 5 business day or before returning to work. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-214A |
| 2025-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-214A |
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On June 20, 2025, after sustaining serious head trauma and following the onset of symptoms, staff members placed a four-month-old child at additional risk of harm when the child was clearly in acute distress and staff failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services, which delayed diagnosis and treatment of the child. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. On June 20, 2025, staff members failed to contact 911 for emergency medical services when a child was clearly in acute distress. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On June 20, 2025, a four-month-old child sustained serious head trauma as a result of physical abuse. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The window in space 2 was open without the screen pulled down to prevent the entrance of flying pests. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space 1b, a mop reservoir with Mr. Clean in it was stored on a high shelf rather than in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. Leftover sunscreen in space 6 was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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