Children's Cottage of Wilmington
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Chipped wall paint that was accessible to children in care was observed in spaces 2, 3, and 9. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two electrical outlets were observed uncovered
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Parent permission forms for two diaper creams and a bug spray used with children in spaces 2 and 3 were incomplete. Information such as name of medication, dosage, permission dates to use and expiration dates were
Mar 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
During the children's file review, it was observed that two enrollment applications did not include information on allergies/symptoms, particular fears, unique behaviors or health concerns. Violation confirmed correc
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On October 31, 2024, Devon Brown, floater walked out of the classroom of two-year-olds, leaving seven children unsupervised for approximately one minute during rest time. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provid