Four Star Center License
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The Learning Tree
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
4306 LAKE AVENUE,
Wilmington, NC 28403
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 799-8400
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65000843
License Holder
MISS MARTA'S INC.
License Issued
Apr 27, 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
License Conditions: Other - Limited to twelve hours of operation daily
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About the Provider
Our vision is to have the children and families who enter the doors of The Learning Tree to sense the love of Jesus as we build lasting relationships together. God has given parents and teachers the awesome responsibility of nurturing the children He has placed in our care.
We believe it is important to teach the word of God to young children. In faith, we believe that when we plant the seeds of God’s word, the child develops in the wisdom and knowledge of God and His ways. Teachers include a daily Bible lesson so that the child’s personal relationship grows and is enhanced with songs, Bible stories and verses. Teachers also use this time to present life application lessons that connect to children’s lives in a meaningful, age appropriate way. In our curriculum, we pray that God will be perceived as our creator and in control of our lives and universe.
We believe it is important to teach the word of God to young children. In faith, we believe that when we plant the seeds of God’s word, the child develops in the wisdom and knowledge of God and His ways. Teachers include a daily Bible lesson so that the child’s personal relationship grows and is enhanced with songs, Bible stories and verses. Teachers also use this time to present life application lessons that connect to children’s lives in a meaningful, age appropriate way. In our curriculum, we pray that God will be perceived as our creator and in control of our lives and universe.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Tue: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Wed - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 am
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-142L |
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-320L |
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-320L |
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Snack menus were not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | 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. A staff member was observed using profanity in front of children under 1 year of age. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-10 | 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. An epi-pen in space 11 had an emergency action plan but not a medication permission form. Diaper cream in space 7 did not have a permission form. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under and around all stationary gross motor equipment was not 6 inches in depth. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-102L |
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0425-102L |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On April 7, 2025, around 3:30 pm during snack time, a staff member working in space 7 (cherry blossoms) witnessed another staff member hit a child on her hand with an open hand when she threw her crackers on the ground. The child cried so hard she vomited. The same staff member witnessed the same teacher hit another child with an open hand on her back when she would not be still while braiding her hair. This incident occurred towards the end of snack time. It was reported that this child did not cry. There were no marks observed on either child. The staff member was terminated immediately. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-354L |
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-245L |
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-159L |
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-159L |
| 2025-01-15 | 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. Eight (8) staff reported a teacher assistant frequently raises her voice at the children when giving directives, she does not comfort children when they are crying, and she has stated that the children are "cry babies" and "spoiled brats". | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-314L |
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-314L |
| 2024-07-31 | 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 23, 2024, the lead teacher in space 9 forcefully placed a child onto her bottom by the doorway and screamed, "I am tired of you crawling under the tables." | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 4, multiple diaper cream, sunscreen, and bug spray permission forms did not have specific information listed. Such as how much, how often, and the specific names of the over the counter ointments/sprays. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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. Leftover diaper cream in space 9 was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-11 | 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. Aerosol food coloring was observed in unlocked storage in space 1. Administration remvoved this item immediately. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | 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. Aerosol glue was observed in an unlocked cabinet in space 1. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. Two diaper creams in space 1 were not returned to the parent after the course of the treatment was completed. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspection for December 2022 could not be located during the visit. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 866 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(10) |
| A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available. Aquaphor in space 5 and Earth Mama diaper cream in space 7 did not have permission forms. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | 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. Over-the-counter diaper creams in spaces 1 and 2 were stored under the diaper changing table, not locked. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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