Kiddie Academy 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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
A staff member, hired on May 24, 2024, did not complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in spaces 7, 8 and 9a/b. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. An epi-pen, used with a two-year-old child as part of an action plan was not stored in its original box. Violation
- Over-the-counter Medicines Were Not in Their Original Containers or Administered as Authorized in Writing by Parent, Physician or Authorized Health…
professional. A bottle of zyrtec, used with a two-year-old child for allergies was not stored in its original container. Violation confir
Aug 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Was Handled Roughly.
On June 10, 2024, a staff member lifted a two-year-old child and forcefully seated the child on the floor. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/23/2024