One Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Kiddie Academy Of Wilmington South Campus
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
2310 CANTERWOOD DRIVE,
Wilmington, NC 28401
Quick Facts
Capacity
222 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 232-0881-
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kiddieacademy.com/academies/wilmington-south-campus/
Website checked Oct 2026
Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65001025
License Holder
ETOILE LEARNING DEVELOPMENT LLC
License Issued
Oct 30, 2020
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 - Only children aged 30 months and above may be cared for on the second floor.
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About the Provider
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WILMINGTON SOUTH CAMPUS is a One Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 222 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-27 | 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. Windex and Swiffer mop pads were observed in an unlocked cabinet in space 11. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | 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. Coffee was observed in space 11 and gummy worms candy was observed on the white bus. | |||
| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-430L |
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-014L |
| 2025-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for October. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) ointment forms in cosmos and two (2) ointment forms in shooting stars did not have the required information completed. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | 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 was not completed for October. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed in July 2025. | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children present in space 2 (shooting stars) returned to their classroom from outdoor play and did not have their hands washed prior to touching materials. | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Foam mats in space 3 (moonbeams) and space 1 (little dippers) were torn and foam was exposed. | |||
| 2025-06-18 | 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. Diaper cream in space 8 (comets) was stored in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-258L |
| 2024-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-153A |
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member failed to submit required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration of their qualification letter on October 14, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. On October 16, 2024, a staff member's qualification letter had expired on October 14, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Cribs in space 1 (little dippers) and space 3 (moonbeams) were placed perpendicular to one another rather than placed 18" apart or separated by a solid barrier. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-142A |
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-142A |
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-216A |
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. On July 31, 2023, staff members failed to ensure that two-year-old to three-year-old children were cared for in a developmentally appropriate way by having the children sit at tables while waiting to go outside, without any activities or access to materials, for at least ten minutes. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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 August 28, 2023, and August 30, 2023, a staff member failed to provide appropriate care and treatment of children when the staff member entered the personal space of two to three-year-old children by pointing their finger in the faces of children and by closely leaning into their faces when speaking to them. On October 6, 2023, another staff member failed to provide appropriate care and treatment of children when the staff member entered the personal space of a two-year-old child and spoke loudly at them. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On August 28, 2023, and August 30, 2023, a staff member abruptly pulled a child by the arm and forcefully placed them to stand in line. On September 1, 2023, the same staff member "jerked" children by their arms. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. On July 25, 2023, staff members failed to ensure that three-year-old children were cared for in a developmentally appropriate way. Specifically, staff members required three-year-old children to stand in line, without any activities or access to materials, for approximately ten minutes. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. On July 26, 2023, multiple children did not wash their hands after arriving at the facility in the morning and again after returning to the classroom from outside play.. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | 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 July 25, 2023, a staff member failed to provide appropriate care and treatment of children when a child accidentally spilled their milk and, in response, the staff member removed several plates of food from the table, even though at least one child was visibly upset and crying and reaching for their plate. On July 26, 2023, the same staff member ignored a three-year-old child who was visibly crying and upset after being forced to remain seated. Once the child was allowed to get up, the staff member poked the child and then abruptly picked up the child to leave. Additionally, on July 26, 2023, the same staff member entered personal space of children by pointing their finger in the faces of children and by closely leaning into their faces when speaking to them. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On July 25, 2023, a staff member abruptly picked up a three-year-old child and aggressively placed them in a chair. On July 26, 2023, the same staff member forcefully positioned a child to sit with their legs crossed on the carpet while waiting to get in line. Also on July 26, 2023, the staff member restricted the movement of a three-year-old child by continuously pulling or lifting the child multiple times forcing the child back into a seated position in front of the staff member. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. On March 23, 2023, staff members failed to have multiple two-year-old children wash their hands when arriving at the center and/or after each visit to the toilet. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. within first 6 weeks. Two staff members, hired on 08/17/2022 and 09/15/2022 had incomplete orientation forms and no staff signatures verifying completion. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-15 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 10, 2022, a nine-month-old child hit her mouth on the crib railing/edge which caused bleeding. Two teachers were present and neither observed the injury until they approached the child when she became upset. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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