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CHILDCARE NETWORK #158

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
2411 FLINT DRIVE, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Quick Facts

Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 799-5195
2411 FLINT DRIVE
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65001094
License Issued
Sep 2, 2024
Expired
Mar 1, 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

Reviews

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Tiffany Smith
2022-12-20 22:13:54
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I am an employee

If you only knew how hard it is to be a teacher nowadays working at child Care Network 158 has proved to me to be a experience in itself I enjoy my time with each and every one of these children it has been experience that I will never forget I love each and want every one of my children I could never possibly see my life any other way than what it is right now

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About the Provider

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Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early care and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.

Additional Information:

Four Star Center License

HighReach Learning Curriculum

Bright Babies Infant Curriculum

NC PreK

Young Achievers Club for School Age

Adventure Summer Camp for School Age

USDA Approved Free Meals & Snacks

Indoor Gym

Dance Classes

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday-Friday
  • Open Hours6:30 am - 6:00 pm

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-26 Unannounced Inspection No 0526-131L
2026-05-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0526-131L
2026-05-13 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Staff have routinely been out of ratio in the morning between 6:30 - 7:30 am. A staff member had 16-20 children (youngest 2 years of age) last week. A NC Pre K classroom was out of ratio on April 27, 2026. She was had 16 children, 4-5 years of age.
2026-05-13 Violation 1876 .1803(a)(9)
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member has been observed yelling aggressively at children (“sit down,” “get over here” and “what are you doing”).
2026-04-01 Unannounced Inspection No 1125-190A
2026-02-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-10 Violation 803 10A NCAC 09 .0806(b)
There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled. A child, 3 years of age, had a toileting accident during the visit and a change of clothes were not available to him.
2026-02-10 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the older preschool and school age classrooms there is a piece of rebar sticking out of the ground near the road. Exposed nails are on the containment boarder outside of space 9 and 10. On the playground with the swing sets there are exposed nails on the privacy fence and the privacy fence is loose and leaning.
2026-02-10 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. Two (2) staff members first aid certification has expired.
2026-02-10 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. Two (2) staff members CPR certification has expired.
2026-02-10 Violation 1110 .1002(b)
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration has expired for the yellow bus and the green bus.
2026-02-10 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
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. Red bull was observed in space 1b and a Chick-Fil-A cup was observed in space 10.
2026-01-30 Unannounced Inspection No 1125-190A
2025-11-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1125-190A
2025-11-25 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On November 18, 2025, a staff member hit a three-year-old child on their hands, and pulled them by their jacket.

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