Five Star Center License
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Foundations Early Learning Center #251
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
5408 Watergrass Drive,
Wilmington, NC 28412
Quick Facts
Capacity
182 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65001116
License Holder
The Sunshine House, Inc.-NC
License Issued
Sep 10, 2026
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
Foundations Early Learning Center #251 is a Five Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 182 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-257L |
| 2026-08-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-257L |
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On July 30, 2026 at 9:02 am thirteen (13) children, one to two years of age, were present with two (2) staff in space 5 (toddler 3). | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Lotion and chap stick were stored in a drawer below 5 feet in critical height in space 1 (infant 1). | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A prescription epi-pen in space 5 (toddler 3) was not in it's original labeled container. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | 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. Twelve (12) leftover medications were observed between spaces 1, 2 and 3. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for the month of July was not on file. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file for a child in space 5 (toddler 3) with an allergy. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-022L |
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-353L |
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. the activity plan for spaces 1, 2, 3, and 10 were not current or not available. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu indicated that today’s should would consist of Santa Fe chicken bake, corn, black beans, brown rice and milk. Today’s menu served was turkey sandwiches, cooked carrots, cantaloupe, ranch and milk. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | 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. Bottles for two children present in space 1 were not dated. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 1, safe sleep checks for four children were not documented. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-388L |
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-088L |
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for 2, 4 and 7 were not current. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on in the kitchen was not dated however it reflected “week 3”. The menu in the kitchen reflected turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, rolls to and milk to be served for lunch. A substitution of mashed potatoes had not been noted on the menu. The menu posted in spaces 2 and 3 reflected “week 1”. The menu posted in spaces 7, 9 and 10 reflected “week 2”. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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