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Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
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Quick Facts

Capacity
75 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (910) 794-3025
3830 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
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✓ Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65001084
License Holder
Premier NC WPA LLC
License Issued
Feb 15, 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

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About the Provider

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Wilmington Preschool of the Arts is a Four Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. 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
2026-07-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-07-20 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 5 was not returned to parent after the course of the treatment.
2026-07-20 Violation 1902 .1104
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. A staff development plan completed July 8, 2025, has not be reviewed/updated.
2026-04-28 Unannounced Inspection No 0426-280L
2026-01-20 Unannounced Inspection No 0126-154L
2026-01-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-01-13 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls throughout the building have chipping and peeling paint, damaged sheet rock, and visible dirt.
2026-01-13 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch under and around the stationary gross motor equipment measured 1-2 inches in depth rather than the required 6 inches.
2026-01-05 Unannounced Inspection No 1225-234L
2025-07-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-07-21 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 shaving cream was observed in an unlocked closet in space 5 (Picassos).
2025-07-21 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation of six hours of training was not recorded for a staff member hired June 24, 2025.
2025-07-21 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff members last staff development plan was April 2024.
2025-03-25 Unannounced Inspection No 0325-218L
2025-03-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0325-218L
2025-03-18 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
Child was handled roughly. In October 2024, a child 2 years of age, was forcefully held at the sink and forced to wash his hands.
2025-01-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-10-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-08-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-05 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. Of the five (5) children's files reviewed, one (1) file did not have a signed statement of the opt out form.
2024-01-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-11 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for December 2023.
2023-10-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-11 Unannounced Inspection No

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