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Mary Washington Howe Pre-kindergarten

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
1020 MEARES STREET, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Quick Facts

Capacity
199 children
Age Range
3 through 7
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 251-6195
1020 MEARES STREET
Wilmington, NC 28401
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65000901
License Holder
NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 1, 2024
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 during operating hours.

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About the Provider

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New Hanover County Pre-Kindergarten is committed to establishing a foundation of learning by inspiring, guiding, and teaching the children in our program while serving their families and the community. We believe that all children have individual worth and can succeed in the 21st century when given a positive foundation of learning.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7:30 - 2:00

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-11-20 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. In space 1, the inhaler used with a child did not have a pharmacy label with instructions from the prescribing physician.
2025-11-20 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member, hired on November 17, 2025, did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment.
2025-11-20 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. A staff member, hired on November 17, 2025, did not have a current qualification letter on file.
2025-04-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-24 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. In space 10, a Benadryl used with a child as part of an action plan was stored in an unlocked cabinet.
2024-11-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-11-22 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S. Anderson's First Aid certification expired in September 2024.
2024-11-22 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S. Anderson's CPR certification expired in September 2024.
2024-05-01 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-11-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-15 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Multiple protruding bolts were observed on the plastic borders of the playgrounds used with children.
2022-05-18 Unannounced Inspection No

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