Preschools in ZIP 28401 (Wilmington, NC)
For ZIP 28401, Wilmington, NC, the latest data lists 2 licensed preschools.
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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.
All preschools in ZIP 28401
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 324 |
| Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
ZIP 28401 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 listed preschoolss in ZIP 28401; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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. 2 of these providers report 523 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 523 |
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Comparing preschools in ZIP 28401
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 28401, 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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Data & methodology
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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