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Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
521 KELLY ROAD, Wilmington, NC 28409
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Quick Facts

Capacity
9 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 395-5498
521 KELLY ROAD
Wilmington, NC 28409
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✓ Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65000222
License Holder
HUMPHREY, NORMA M.
License Issued
Jul 13, 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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Educating children and being prepared for school at age 5 is alot of developmental steps in a short time. We offer structure and preschool education through planned play and Creative Curriculum classes approved by NC standards of Early Childhood Developme
Additional Information: Children love interaction and hands on learning with the best of both worlds... school at a home based facility... 25 years of Mrs Melissa's teaching has educated alot of children and we are still the best!

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-07-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-08-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-08-13 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. Weed and Feed fertilizer was observed outside of the entry door and was labeled "Keep out of reach of children".
2025-08-13 Violation 1790 .0901(d)
A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. A child 4 years of age, did not have a signed statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center.
2025-03-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-08-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-26 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The provider has not completed the Prevention of Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment since January 18, 2019 and Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment since March 19, 2019.
2024-03-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-22 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. The daughter of the owner of this Center in a Residence lives in the home. Her qualification letter expired in 2018. She did not complete and submit the required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to it's expiration.
2022-09-22 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, 2 years of age, did not have a medical on file within 30 days after admission.
2022-09-22 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. The daughter of the owner of this Center in a Residence, who lives in the home, did not have a valid qualification letter on file.

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