Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-k Center
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
1100 MCRAE STREET,
Wilmington, NC 28401
Quick Facts
Capacity
324 children
Age range (listing information)
3 through 5
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 251-6155
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65000903
License Holder
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jan 18, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets enhanced ratios as outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .2818(c). Children not allowed in the kitchen for any reason during operating hours.
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About the Provider
As you look around our website you will find many exciting areas to explore here. The Student Zone has links to wonderful, educational games you can play with your child online. Parent's Place has news about upcoming events, parenting skills, nutrition, and links to many resources for parents of young children. Visit the Faculty/Staff Page to find your child's classroom website, and see what they are learning this week. Check our website frequently for News and Updates on what's going on here at Johnson Pre-K Center! We are so glad you are a part of our family this school year! Thanks for stopping by.
Hours of Operation
- Open Hours7:30 - 1:30
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-048A |
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-048A |
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-214A |
| 2024-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-214A |
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-214A |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-214A |
| 2024-08-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-199A |
| 2024-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-395A |
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-214A |
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-199A |
| 2024-03-21 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On March 14, 2024, a staff member used a harsh tone and threatened retaliation to a five-year-old child. | |||
| 2024-03-21 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On March 14, 2024, a staff member handled a five-year-old child roughly by grabbing and holding the child's wrist and making the child hit themselves in the face and then kicked the child on the leg. | |||
| 2024-03-21 | 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. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-04 | 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. Lysol wipes were observed in an unlocked filing cabinet in space K1. They were removed by administration during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-199A |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Toothpaste in spaces K-4 and C-2 was stored in a low drawer and on top of a low shelf and was not made inaccessible to children. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-214L |
| 2023-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Toothpaste in spaces C-3 and C-1 was stored in a low drawer and was not made inaccessible to children. | |||
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