The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

4.9
36 reviews

About

Day Care Center
An art and play based preschool that focuses on small class sizes and cultivating an environment that fosters self-esteem and confidence in each child. We offer programs for children ages 2 through 5, as well as half day, full day and extended day options.

Location

The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts
3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC
28403, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.9
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    Ariana
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Heads up: long, detailed review First and foremost, I’d like to start by saying that this place is genuinely amazing and that’s the VERY least I could say about this place. The director Ms.Missy is nothing but patient, kind, compassionate, and understanding. This lady is always willing to work with you, always willing to spark up a conversation with you and listen to you and whatever you have going on in your life. She is far from judgmental. It’s 8am and she’s helping me come up with recipes about pork loin. She is accommodating and she cares deeply about the facility and the children that attend. She’s very selective of the staff she chooses to hire and goes through great lengths to make sure she picks people who will teach and protect your children. She’s the person I trust most with my children if something were to ever happen to me. My sons teacher Ms. Katelyn S. is the most patient and kind person ever! She has such a colorful and beautiful personality but somehow very calm and understanding. She takes every child’s personality as they come and she works with them. I have never once seen her in a bad mood or unwilling to deal with with my son’s different emotions he goes through everyday. She is the person you want being around your children while you’re away. My daughters Teacher Ms. Madison K. All my of my thoughts and emotions about Madison won’t fit in one review. My daughter loves her and she adores every child that she comes across. My daughter went through a difficult time recently and my daughter was able to confide in Madison and think of her as a safe person to talk to about difficult and good things. I told Madison 1 time that I was trying to test my daughter to see if she’d do well with attending kindergarten early and that was all I had to do. Madison took that information and ran with it completely! She gives my daughter work sheetz that emphasize what they teach in kindergarten and she sees that my daughter likes challenges and likes keeping her mind busy and she doesn’t ignore that, she goes more than the extra mile to help my daughter. She is nothing short of amazing and nurturing. Other teachers I’d like to recognize in this review are dakota and Carla. My daughter is not where she’s at today without their help. Every child loves Dakota and gravitates towards her. She’s loving and fun. Carla is such a good parental figure for children. She’s understanding and patient and gives feedback when needed. Carla is the 2nd mom your child needs when they’re at this facility. I could never see myself taking my children anywhere else. I’d be doing my children a disservice if I left this place.
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    Abigail Cozens
    Nov 19, 2025
    5.0
    We have had such a positive experience with this preschool. My son absolutely loves going to school each day, he even asks me to go on weekends! He has been in three classrooms with this school- the 2's, 3's, and 4's. Each classroom has been amazing. He has met the best of friends and adores his teachers.The staff and teachers put so much care into each child, and it shows. We are moving out of town soon and are so sad to leave this school! We wish we could take WPA with us. It has truly been a saving grace. If you are looking for a trusting, enriching, safe space for your child- I could not recommend this space more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of my little one!
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    Natalie McDonnell
    Dec 3, 2024
    5.0
    We absolutely adore Wilmington Preschool of the Arts! Our daughters are always so joyful and enthusiastic about the activities they participate in. They come home with the biggest smiles on their faces. We have a special appreciation for all the teachers, especially Cindy, Victoria, Estefania, and Allison. Thank you for everything you do!
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    Bayli Rossman
    Nov 20, 2024
    5.0
    My daughter has been in three or four of the classes at WPA. Every teacher has been great. They all know who she is when we walk in in the mornings. My daughter has learned so much from being there and has loved the connections she has made. She has grown academically and I have seen her self confidence shoot up over the past year and a half. I always recommend WPA when parents are looking for some where to send their kids. We moved to this school after we had some troubles at another school.
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    Jaylyn Morgan
    Nov 20, 2024
    5.0
    Ms. Maddie and Ms. Celia are so very creative and teach our child so many positive skills that are not only academic, but social and emotional. We are grateful for Wilmington Preschool of the Arts!

Frequently Asked Questions About The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

What age groups does The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts cater to?

The preschool offers programs for children ages 2 through 5.

What are the daily operating hours of The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts?

The preschool is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and closed on weekends.