Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 28401 (Wilmington, NC)
The current data maps 13 listed providers to ZIP 28401 in Wilmington, NC, spanning 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, 2 preschools.
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State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 90 |
| Brighter Day Daycare | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Childcare Network #158 | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
| Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 324 |
| First Step Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Grandma & Grandpa's Day Care | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Kiddie Academy Of Wilmington South Campus | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 222 |
| Kids Castle II | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 199 |
| Primrose School Of Wilmington At Medical Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 210 |
| Spark Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 179 |
| The Children's Courtyard #3245 | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 150 |
| Wrightsboro Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 80 |
Care types in ZIP 28401
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 9 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
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Listed providers in ZIP 28401
What to weigh 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.
Data profile for ZIP 28401
The current data covers the 13 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 28401: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. 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. 13 of these providers report 1,701 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 1,701 |
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Data sources
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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