Rising Stars 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 23, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On May 20, 2025, a staff member failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in a one-year-old child choking on a piece of food and requiring medical attention. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- A Child's Hands Were Not Washed After Each Diaper Change.
On May 20, 2025, a staff member failed to have multiple one-year-old children wash their hands after being diapered. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/30/2026
- Children Did Not Wash Their Hands Upon Arrival at the Center, After Each Visit to the Toilet, Before Eating, Before and After Water Activity Play, After…
outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. On May 20, 2025, a staff member failed to have one-year-old children wash
- Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly Before Beginning Work, Before/after Handling Food, Before Bottle Feeding or Serving to Other Children, After…
toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. On May 20, 2025, a staff member failed to wa
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On May 20, 2025, a staff member left two different children unattended on the changing table for approximately three minutes placing them at risk of falling and injury. This same staff member left plastic bags on