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Child Care

A wide range of child-care facilities, preschools and programs is available in the southern coast area. While we cannot list all of them here, we've provided a starting place. We encourage parents/ guardians to visit facilities they are considering at least once and preferably several times prior to enrolling their youngsters. After-school enrichment and youth development programs are offered by many day-care centers, schools, churches, the Wilmington Family YMCA and YWCA, the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department, Girls Inc., Brigade Boys & Girls and other  organizations. Check our chapters on Sports, Fitness and Parks and Kidstuff (Summer Camps section, in particular) for more day camp and summer camp information. Again, a visit or two in advance is advisable.EGF 11-13-07

Child Advocacy Commission 
Child Care Resource and Referral Center

1401 S. 39th St., Wilmington
(910) 791-1057 ext. 18, (888) 556-5624

The Child Advocacy Commission Child Care Resource & Referral Center provides referral services at no cost in New Hanover, Columbus and Bladen counties. Referral services begin with a personal intake interview to determine client needs, followed by counseling and education regarding choosing quality childcare.

Clients are provided an individualized list of appropriate placements and receive a follow-up consultation to obtain feedback or assist with additional lists or other support until childcare placement has been successful. Topics of discussion during the initial interview include: child development, parenting, quality indicators, the N.C. star-rated license, cost of care and potential funding sources, care supply and demand, the importance of involvement and advocacy for their children and their care, state regulations, and parent rights and responsibilities. Clients are also offered resource material and assistance obtaining help from other community agencies for child issues.

The CCR&R encourages all parents to visit a prospective site several times in order to make the best choice possible. Following the intake process, materials are mailed to all clients. This process helps create informed consumers who are confident their child is receiving the kind of care needed to be healthy, happy and ready for school.

Complaints or concerns about a child-care facility or inquiries about obtaining a facility’s compliance history should be directed to the N.C. Division of Child Development (DCD) at (800) 859-0829.

Child Advocacy works with governmental and other community agencies to promote an awareness of children’s issues. CAC sponsors community-service activities, educational forums and professional development workshops for childcare providers and parents.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM or visit the website for more information www.childadvocacywilm.org/

In 2005, 5,832 New Hanover children ages 0 to 12 were enrolled in regulated childcare, 22 percent of the total population of children in that age group (*Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2006). Additionally, there were 2,372 births in New Hanover County in 2005. (State Center for Health Statistics).  As of 2007, there were 79 licensed child-care centers and 83 licensed family child-care homes in New Hanover County.

Below we have listed child-care facilities with four or five stars as indicated on the Child Advocacy Commission website and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development website. The Insiders Guide® provides this information for your convenience only and does not endorse any facility.EGF 01-04-08

A Child's World

4 Stars

350-1332

501 Manet Rd.

AAI Learning Center

5 Stars

254-7384

1206 N. 23rd St.

Adventurous Beginnings

 4 Stars

395-0751

202 Westchester Rd.

Brighter Day Daycare

 4 Stars

343-9651

1409 Church St.

CFCC Child Development Center

 5 Stars

362-7336

415 N. 2nd St.

Charlie's Daycare

 4 Stars

791-5102

4817 Calder Ct

Chesterbrook Academy

 5 Stars

392-4637

4102 Peachtree Ave.

Child Care Network #127

 4 Stars

392-3430

19 Lennon Dr.

Child Development Center

 5 Stars

343-4245

3802 Princess Place Dr.

Childcare Network #128

 4 Stars

397-9090

6640 Gordon Rd.

Childcare Network #82

 4 Stars

452-4444

4808 New Centre Dr.

Childcare Network #83

 4 Stars

395-5400

1553 41st St.

Children's Cottage of Wilmington, Inc.

 5 Stars

681-1101

7946 Market St.

Children's Learning Center

 5 Stars

762-7735

71 Darlington

Children's Learning Center II

 5 Stars

251-0003

735 Medical Center Dr.

Community Action Development Center

 5 Stars

763-0056

527 Red Cross Street

Creative Angels Child Care

 5 Stars

799-1938

2404 Invergordon Ct.

Creative World

 4 Stars

791-2080

4202 Wilshire Blvd.

Creative World - 2

 4 Stars

799-5195

2411 Flint Dr.

East Coast Solutions Kelly House

 4 Stars

251-8944

1507 Martin St.

Grandma & Grandpa's Child Care

 4 Stars

251-1015

705 South 3rd St.

Happy Kids Development Center

 4 Stars

395-5286

6320 Carolina Beach Rd.

Head Start of Castle Hayne

 5 Stars

602-3618

2505 Chair Rd

Head Start of NHC

 4 Stars

762-1177

507 North 6th Street

Head Start of Turnkey

 4 Stars

762-4546

1210 Kornegay Avenue

Helping Hands Family CCH

 4 Stars

799-0995

712 Autumn Leaves Ct.

Hoods Day Care

 5 Stars

799-6266

419 Rutledge Dr.

Just Like Mama Day Care

 4 Stars

452-3187

822 Sago Bay Dr.

Kid Cam Preschool Inc.

 4 Stars

799-6882

5901 Wrightsville Ave

Kids Castle

 4 Stars

790-9197

4530 Noland Dr.

Little Sisters Day Care Home

 4 Stars

791-8614

7213 Quail Woods Rd.

Mary Washington Howe Early Childhood Center

 5 Stars

251-6195

1020 Mears St.

Milestones Learning Center

 5 Stars

452-3202

4915 Oriole Dr.

Miss Susan's Child Care

 4 Stars

791-8048

310 Windemere Rd.

Nanatta's Day Care

 4 Stars

762-2490

1006 Nth 8th St.

Noah's Ark Children's Center

 5 Stars

395-0059

1501 Beasley Rd.

Park Avenue School

 4 Stars

791-6217

1306 Floral Pkwy

Pat's Toyland Child Care

 5 Stars

395-0391

613 Fitzgerald Dr.

Perfect Start Private Child Care

 5 Stars

793-2923

206 Cherokee Trail

Precious Little Angels

 5 Stars

452-2401

305 Godfrey Ct.

Progressive Child Development Center

 4 Stars

313-0083

4403 Northchase  Pkwy. NE

Rich's Child Care & Learning Center

 4 Stars

762-4066

625 S. 4th St.

Rising Stars Childcare Center, Inc.

 4 Stars

452-2231

6743 Amsterdam Way

Special Moments

 4 Stars

793-6167

301 Brookshire Lane

Sprouts Day Provider for Infants and Toddlers

 4 Stars

792-9399

805 Sago Bay Dr.

Sunny Days Child Care

 4 Stars

791-2833

1216 Potomac Ct.

Total Child Care Center

 4 Stars

799-3556

4304 Henson Dr.

UCP Developmental Center of Wilmington

 5 Stars

392-0080

500 Military Cutoff Rd.

Vanessa's Day Care Home

 4 Stars

815-2996

507 Wright St.

Vic's Child Care

 4 Stars

313-1597

406 Kingston Rd.

Winter Park Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten

 4 Stars

799-2029

4700 Wrightsville Ave

Young Parents Child Development Center

 4 Stars

763-1144

624 S. 17th Street

Wilmington Family YMCA
2710 Market St., Wilmington
(910) 251-9622
www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

The Wilmington YMCA offers after-school day care to members and non-members for very reasonable prices. During regular school days, care is provided from 2:30 until 6 PM. On days when there is no school (i.e. teacher work days, some holidays, etc.) care is provided from 7:30 AM until 6 PM. Rates vary depending on the time of year and membership status. Transportation from certain schools to the YMCA facility is provided for a nominal fee, and payments can be made monthly or via bank draft. With so many fun options and programs for young people, the YMCA is a great option for after-school child care.EGF 11-13-07

Brunswick County

Southport/Oak Island

Babies Learning Center, 1013 Caswell Avenue, Southport, (910) 457-9262

Childcare Network #85, 802 E. Leonard Street, Southport, (910) 457-0555

Kids World, 713 Caswell Avenue, Southport, (910) 457-0187

Brunswick County Beaches and Vicinity

Calabash Day Care, SR 1371 Thomasboro Road, Calabash, (910) 579-1104

For Kids Only & Brunswick Academy of Total Learning, 344 Mulberry Road, Shallotte, (910) 754-7777

For Kids Only Child Development Center, Inc. After School Program, 344 Mulberry Street, Shallotte, (910) 754-7777

Leland Family Literacy Center, 9272 Post Office Road, Leland, (910) 371-5760

Little Sandpiper's Learning Center, 972 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, (910) 754-3113

Longwood Head Start Center, 7360 Mt. Zion Church Road, Longwood, (910) 287-3637

Piney Grove Head Start Center, SR 1445, 71 Piney Grove Road NE, Bolivia, (910) 253-8155RP 11-13-07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLA – School of Learning and Art
216 Pine Grove Rd., Wilmington

(910) 798-1700

SOLA, the School of Learning Arts, is, as they say, "sooo not a day care center," so they don't offer full-day classes. What they do offer is something for creative children of all ages and abilities. Preschool, a program for 3- to 5-year-olds, is a curriculum balanced with school-preparatory academics, fine arts and developmental skills. Morning Half Day is from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM. After Preschool Art Program is held from 1 to 3 PM or until 5 PM if pre-arranged. This class is for 3- to 5-year-olds not registered for SOLA's morning pre-school. Students will experience a very relaxed class, plenty of fun and exploration with pottery, paint, glue and more. Think of it as a very artsy mid-day preschool. SOLA's After-School program offers classes in drawing, painting, mixed media, pottery and music. Also available is a non-traditional after-school care program for young artists ages kindergarten through fifth grade from 2:30 to 6 PM.

SOLA's Home School program can take care of the art and music instruction for your curriculum. Classes are designed to meet all media and cultural exposure across grade levels in a child-friendly art studio. Students are thoroughly immersed in the creative process. Parents are welcome to stay and play, too! SOLA's Summer Camp for boys and girls puts the fun in summer camp; it features week-long sessions with age-appropriate groups and activities. Choose either Half Day Camp from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM or Full Day Camp from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Kids enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Messy, fabulous arts and crafts are an integral part of every day. Students create pottery on the wheel and by hand, make their own T-shirts, experience paint and glue in ways they never have before while building a variety of theme-based projects. Campers play with new and old friends in a home-like workshop and backyard environment. Teachers at SOLA don't just babysit, they rock the house.EGF 11-13-07