An on-campus facility offering quality developmental programs and training for early childhood professionals is offered by Cape Fear Community College, primarily for the children of students. This lab school and model program provides an environment that fosters the growth of the whole child in all areas of development including social, emotional, physical, cognitive,...more about CFCC Child Development Center
Child Care
The Wilmington YMCA offers after-school care to members and non-members for very reasonable prices. During regular school days, care is provided from 2:30 until 6 PM. On days when there is no school (i.e. teacher work days, some holidays, etc.) care is provided from 7:30 AM until 6 PM. Rates vary depending...more about Wilmington Family YMCA
Offering a range of services, Coastal Day School makes it their goal to provide quality care, education, and a safe and nurturing environment for children. Promoting good manners and inclusive behavior, they have preschool programs, an after-school club, and a Mommy's Morning Out program. Each preschool program focuses on a different...more about Coastal Day School
Sitter Connection is a professional babysitter referral service that aims to "Connect Families with Sitters," as their tag line says. All of the service's sitters are all at least 18 years old, have gone through an application process, reference checks, background check and in-person interviews. In addition, all sitters are able to...more about Sitter Connection
SOLA, the School of Learning Arts, offers creative program for creative children of all ages and abilities. Students will experience a very relaxed class, plenty of fun and exploration with pottery, paint, glue and more. Think of it as a very artsy mid-day preschool. SOLA's After-School program offers classes in drawing,...more about SOLA – School of Learning Arts
Children from New Hanover and surrounding counties who have physical and/or other developmental delays can be referred by a parent, physician or community agency to Easter Seals UCP Program. The Developmental Center is open 7:30am to 5:30pm year round. Children from six weeks to preK who have cerebral palsy, motor delays or other...more about UCP Developmental Center of Wilmington