Child Care Center
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Wilmington Christian Academy Preschool
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
1401 N COLLEGE ROAD,
Wilmington, NC 28405
Quick Facts
Capacity
285 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
6559006
License Holder
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.
License Issued
Sep 27, 2017
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
WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 285 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-232A |
| 2026-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-232A |
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 102, a diaper cream used on a child expired in December 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 102, a diaper cream parent permission form did not include expiration date of cream and description of how to apply the cream. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. In space 101, wipes stored in soft plastic labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed stored on top of a shelf in the bathroom, less than five feet above ground and accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. the last quarterly drill was practiced on September 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 110, a Benadryl prescribed for use as part of a medical action plan for an enrolled child expired in June 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | 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 102, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1 topical cream, used with a child was not stored in the original container/box. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Action plans for two children in spaces 104 and 110 expired in June and July 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 105, an epi pen prescribed for use with a child expired in December 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 103, an inhaler prescribed for use with a child was not in its original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Several large plastic blocks used by the children on the playground had broken/chipping corners. The plastic coating on the edge of the fire truck structure where children climb in is coming apart and raised up, becoming a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space 101, liquid tylenol used with a child was not stored in its original container. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. An Epi-Pen in Space 109 was not in original labeled container with pharmacy label attached. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file in the classroom for one child in Space 102. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Enrollment applications for three children did not include information regarding any fears and unique behavior characteristics the children may have. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A medium sized spot of chipping paint was observed on the wall close to the climbing wall in the indoor playground, on the children's eye level. In space 109, a large amount of chipping paint was observed on the wall by the cots. | |||
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