Child Care Centers in ZIP 28405 (Wilmington, NC)

This directory covers 9 licensed child care centers in ZIP 28405, Wilmington, NC, drawn from public state data.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

How to compare child care centers in ZIP 28405

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 28405, Wilmington, NC, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

What state licensing data shows for child care centers in ZIP 28405

Among the 9 child care centerss listed in ZIP 28405, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 9 of these providers report 1,280 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record9
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)1,280

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Child Care Centers data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Child Development CenterNot rated———154Not reported
Childcare Network #127Not rated———120Not reported
John J. Blair Elementary SchoolNot rated———36Not reported
Little DragonfliesNot rated———45Not reported
Quality Childcare Northchase, LLCNot rated———101Not reported
Rising Stars Of WilmingtonNot rated———112Not reported
The Learning CenterNot rated———168Not reported
Union Missionary Baptist Church After SchoolNot rated———354Not reported
Young Memories Learning CenterNot rated———190Not reported
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Child Care Centers profiles in ZIP 28405

Child Care Center Child Development Center Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 154 Child Care Center Childcare Network #127 Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 120 Child Care Center John J. Blair Elementary School Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Little Dragonflies Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Quality Childcare Northchase, LLC Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 101 Child Care Center Rising Stars Of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 112 Child Care Center The Learning Center Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 168 Child Care Center Union Missionary Baptist Church After School Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 354 Child Care Center Young Memories Learning Center Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 190

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 28405?
1,280 licensed child care spaces are reported across 9 providers in ZIP 28405. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
How many child care centers are in ZIP 28405?
The current data lists 9 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 28405 (Wilmington, NC).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 28405?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.
Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 28405?
Ownership is not reported for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 28405.
What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 28405?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 28405. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Where this data comes from

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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