Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, North Carolina is served by 74 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in WilmingtonProviders
Child Care Centers45View directory
Family Child Care Homes15View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools14View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Wilmington

45 licensed child care centerss are listed in Wilmington. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Bright Futures Childcare Center, Empowered by the Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 194 Child Care Center Brighter Day Daycare Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Busy Bees Childcare Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 25 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 Childcare Network #128 Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 129 Child Care Center Childcare Network #158 Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Childcare Network #82 Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 144 Child Care Center Childcare Network #83 Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 181 Child Care Center Children's Cottage Of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 122 Child Care Center Children's Cottage Of Wilmington 2 Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 65 Child Care Center College Road Early Childhood Center Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #2 Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Excel Learning Centers #3 Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Foundations Early Learning Center #244 Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 248 Child Care Center Foundations Early Learning Center #251 Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 182 Child Care Center Grandma & Grandpa's Day Care Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Happy Kids Development Center Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 116 Child Care Center John J. Blair Elementary School Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy Of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 199 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy Of Wilmington South Campus Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 222 Child Care Center Learning Bridge Development Center Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Learning Bridge Midtown Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Lil' Explorer's Child Care Center Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 9 Child Care Center Little Dragonflies Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Milestones Learning Center Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 165 Child Care Center Murrayville Elementary School Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Noah's Ark Children's Center Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Primrose School of North Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Primrose School Of Wilmington At Medical Center Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 210 Child Care Center Quality Childcare Northchase, LLC Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 101 Child Care Center Rhonda's Precious Gems LLC Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Rising Stars Of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 112 Child Care Center Spark Academy Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 179 Child Care Center The Children's Courtyard Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 99 Child Care Center The Children's Courtyard #3245 Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 150 Child Care Center The Kiddie Cottage, LLC Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 199 Child Care Center The Learning Center Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 168

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Family Child Care Homes in Wilmington

15 licensed family child care homess are listed in Wilmington. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Adriene's Day Care Home Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Carolina Kids Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Charlie's Day Care Home Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Children's Express Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Cici's Child Care Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home First Step Child Care Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Kids Castle II Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Little Angels Day Care Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Little Journeys Childcare Center LLC Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Ohana Day Care Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Precious Little Angels Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Reynolds Home Day Care Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Susan's Daycare Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Trusting Hands Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 24 Family Child Care Home Vic's Child Care Wilmington, NC 28409 Capacity 24

Preschools in Wilmington

14 licensed preschoolss are listed in Wilmington. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool, Wilmington Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 199 Preschool Classy Bears Day Care & Preschool Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 81 Preschool Classy Bears Day Care Preschool II, INC. Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 73 Preschool Creative Minds Preschool Wilmington, NC 28411 Capacity 343 Preschool Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 324 Preschool Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten Wilmington, NC 28401 Capacity 199 Preschool Palmetto Preschool- Northchase Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 120 Preschool Palmetto Preschool-Myrtle Grove Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 169 Preschool Pat's Toyland Preschool Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 8 Preschool Rising Stars of Wilmington Preschool and School Ag Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 60 Preschool Wilmington Bilingual Preschool, LLC Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 85 Preschool Wilmington Christian Academy Preschool Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 285 Preschool Wilmington Preschool of the Arts Wilmington, NC 28405 Capacity 75 Preschool Winter Park Baptist Preschool Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 135

Head Start Programs in Wilmington

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Wilmington. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Excel 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28412 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Excel Vision Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 Capacity 32
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ZIP codes in Wilmington

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How to pick care in Wilmington

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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Wilmington, NC have?
Based on current licensing data, Wilmington is home to 74 state-licensed providers: 45 child care centers, 15 family child care homes, and 14 preschools.
How do Wilmington facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Wilmington to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Wilmington licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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