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Foundations Early Learning Center #251

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
5408 Watergrass Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
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Quick Facts

Capacity
182 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 834-9860
5408 Watergrass Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
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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

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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 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
2026-08-31 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

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