Strengths
- 5-star DCDEE license; Childcare Network is a nationally recognized provider with structured curriculum
- HighReach Learning Curriculum and Bright Babies Infant Curriculum; weekly music and storytelling enrichment
- NC Pre-K site; USDA-approved free meals and snacks; seasonal garden program
- Before/after school care and summer Adventure Camp; school transportation provided
Considerations
- Part of a corporate chain, which some families find less personal than independently owned centers
- No parent reviews found on childcarecenter.us at time of research
- Southport's relative remoteness from Wilmington limits accessibility for some Brunswick County families
Strengths
- 5-star NC DCDEE license — one of the highest-rated centers in rural Brunswick County
- Capacity of 73 serves infants through age 12
- Participates in subsidized child care program
- Serves Supply/Lockwood Folly area with limited licensed alternatives
Considerations
- No published parent reviews on major platforms
- Center reported as closed and seeking new ownership as of 2025-2026
Strengths
- 30+ year community fixture serving the Topsail Island coastal corridor; locally owned
- Implements The Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline SEL framework; QEI grant recipient
- Large capacity (165 children); accepts NC Child Care Subsidy
- Also operates a second site at 1092 NC Hwy 210 for NC Pre-K and before/after school care
Considerations
- 4-star DCDEE rating; February 2024 inspection cited medication handling and staff CPR/First Aid certification gaps
- Google rating 3.6/5 from 31 reviews; mixed public feedback
- Social media has indicated potential operational changes; families should confirm current status before enrolling
No centers match this filter.