Five Star Center License
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Noah's Ark Children's Center
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
1501 BEASLEY RD,
Wilmington, NC 28409
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 395-0059
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6555115
License Holder
MASONBORO BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.
License Issued
Aug 11, 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
In 1985, several people at Masonboro Baptist Church saw a need for some type of Christian child care in our community. From this vision, Masonboro Baptist's "Mother's Morning Out" was established. We were open two days a week, with a total of 12 children and 2 teachers. From this small group of children, we expanded step by step until we were a full preschool open 5 days a week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..
In 1989, several of our parents expressed interest in needing full-time Christian care for their children. So in August of 1990, we opened our doors from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. As we continued to grow, an After School Program was added in 1997 to serve the local community’s elementary school children. We now are called Noah's Ark Children's Center.
We have an average of about 125 children each year. In the Spring of 1997, we were one of only four centers in New Hanover County to be selected by the Child Advocacy Commission to participate in a new Quality Enhancement Program for our area. As a result of this joint partnership, Noah’s Ark received an AA license. In June, 2006, Noah’s Ark completed the process for the N. C. Star-Rated License and received 5 Stars out of a possible 5 Stars, which means we will continue to be recognized for the superior center we have always had. With God’s help, we feel that our dream of touching the lives of children in a Christian environment has become a reality.
In 1989, several of our parents expressed interest in needing full-time Christian care for their children. So in August of 1990, we opened our doors from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. As we continued to grow, an After School Program was added in 1997 to serve the local community’s elementary school children. We now are called Noah's Ark Children's Center.
We have an average of about 125 children each year. In the Spring of 1997, we were one of only four centers in New Hanover County to be selected by the Child Advocacy Commission to participate in a new Quality Enhancement Program for our area. As a result of this joint partnership, Noah’s Ark received an AA license. In June, 2006, Noah’s Ark completed the process for the N. C. Star-Rated License and received 5 Stars out of a possible 5 Stars, which means we will continue to be recognized for the superior center we have always had. With God’s help, we feel that our dream of touching the lives of children in a Christian environment has become a reality.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Chapstick in space 6 was not discarded or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 1. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | 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. Staff deodorant was accessible in an unlocked cabinet in space 1 and staff spray stain remover was accessible in space 5 in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. An expired diaper cream (September 2025) was observed in space 3. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Parents have not been notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member hired September 5, 2025, did not have a medical report and health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were observed accessible in spaces 1 and 3 as well as in the feeding area used by spaces 1 and 2. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who started September 5, 2023 did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. A staff member completed the Recognizing and Responding the Child Maltreatment training in 2017; however, a renewed certificate was not on file. | |||
| 2023-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-17 | 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. A Diaper Cream Form in Space #2 and a Nebulizer with Medical Action Form in Space #5 were expired and medications were not returned to the parents after the course of treatment was completed or authorization had expired. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On Monday, June 12, 2023, a child 10 months of age, slept for 20 minutes in a carrier on a staff member rather than on her back in her crib per the safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. On Monday, June 12, 2023, a child 8 months of age slept in the infant room when the temperature was 78 degrees. The facility was closed Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and the air conditioning unit was replaced. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were stored within reach of children in spaces 3 and 4 that has children under 3 years of age enrolled. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Open electrical outlets were observed on the power strips in spaces 1, 2, and 6. Administration plugged all electrical outlets immediatley. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | 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. Dishwashing liquid was observed outdoors on the infant/toddler playground that was labeled "Keep out of reach of children". Hand sanitizer and pepper spray were on a staff members key ring hanging from a hook in space 7. All items were immediately removed by administration. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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