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The Children's Courtyard

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
71 DARLINGTON AVE, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Quick Facts

Capacity
99 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 762-7735
71 DARLINGTON AVE
Wilmington, NC 28403
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65001043
License Holder
THE CHILDREN'S COURTYARD, INC.
License Issued
Feb 24, 2022
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 - limited to 12 hours of operation daily

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About the Provider

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THE CHILDREN'S COURTYARD is a Five Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 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
2026-06-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-06-17 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. Seven (7) staff members have not renewed their Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training within five (5) years of completion.
2026-01-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No 1025-400L
2025-07-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-07-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-07-25 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. Shaving cream was observed in space 2 in an unlocked cabinet.
2024-07-25 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 in a cabinet accessible to children one year of age in space 1.
2024-02-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0224-186A
2024-02-23 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 15, 2024, staff member "A" failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in three two-year-old children exiting the building unattended for approximately thirty (30) seconds and were found by staff member "B" on the sidewalk of the patio area which is not fenced. Staff member "B" met staff member "A" at the classroom door as they directed the children inside. The children were unharmed.
2024-01-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-08-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-01 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 housing extra clothes for children were stored in cabinets, not 5 feet high and out of reach of children in spaces 1, 4, and 5. All of the plastic bags were properly stored by administration during the visit.
2023-03-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-06 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A diaper cream in space 2 did not have written authorization and/or instructions form the child's parent or authorized health professional.
2022-08-29 Announced Inspection No
2022-08-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-09 Unannounced Inspection No

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