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Wilmington, DE 19806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II
- licensed capacity
- 166
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $160
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About
About A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II
A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 166 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, early head start and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $160 to $290.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 166 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, early head start, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Curriculum | FunShine; PATHS Social Emotional Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Computer Lab, Music Activities |
| Staff-to-child ratio | INFANTS: 1:4; YOUNG TODLERS 1:6; OLDER TODDLERS 1:8; PRE-SCHOOL 1:10; PRE-K 1:10; REDDING PRESCHOOL 1:10; REDDING PRE-K 1:10; EARLY HEADSTART 2:8 |
| Staff | Certified Staff |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Purchase of Care |
| Licensed capacity | 166 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II lists weekly tuition from $160 to $290. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekly Fee with Special Needs, 2 - 5 Years Old | $235 |
| Weekly Fee with Special Needs, 6 - 18 Years Old | $170 |
| Weekly Fee with Special Needs, 12 months - 23 months | $250 |
| Weekly Fee with Special Needs, Under 12 months | $290 |
| Weekly Fee, 2 - 5 Years Old | $210 |
| Weekly Fee, 6 - 18 Years Old | $160 |
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| Weekly Fee, 12 months - 23 months | $240 |
| Weekly Fee, Under 12 months | $280 |
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 166 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #850098
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 4, 2026
9 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 1
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure air fresheners are not used in the spaces occupied by the children. LS observed evidence of spray air fresheners and air freshener pods/pads in all child spaces, including the shared bathroom between the 3's and Toddler/Twos. Ensure all walls are in good repair. The walls in the Toddler/Twos room need some spot painting to repair exposed dry wall.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #3 and #11 need Blood Lead Screener results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Apr 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure standing water on the playground is disposed of. A Sensory Table with no lid is on the p[layground and collected rain water. The provider was asked to either remove the sensory table or ensure the lid is being used when the table is not being utilized.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Repair exposed drywall patches in the Young Threes/Toddler/Two's Bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child Files are complete, - Child #1 needs Emergency Transportation and Medication Permission - Child #4 needs current Health Appraisal and Immunization Record - Child #5 needs a current Health Appraisal and Immunization Record - Child #15 needs Mat/Cot Permission”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. - Staff #1 needs an Orientation Record - Staff #2 needs CPR/First Aid, 5 Training Hours, Professional Development Plan, OCCL H/S Course, Health Appraisal/TB Screener - Staff #3 needs 4 References - Staff #4 needs 2 Service Letters and 2 References (4 if no service letters come back after 2 documented attempts.)”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
- May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the refrigerator temperature is below 41 degrees in the Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all walls and ceiling tiles are clean and cleanable. -Repair the wall int he two-year-old classroom to ensure it is cleanable. Replace ceiling tiles int he hallway of water damage.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #2 and #4 need OCCL health and safety training. Staff #1 needs CPR and first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Apr 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead, and a Dev plan. Child 5 needs a current Health Appraisal. Child #6 needs a dev plan, Child #7 needs date of enrollment. Child #8 needs hours and days in attendance. also an emergency card, and blood lead screening. Child #10 needs dats of enrollment, hours and days attending, an Emergency card, PRTK, screen time, Dev Plan, and transportation permission. Child #11 needs hours, and days attending. Child #13 needs transportation permission. Child #14 needs date of enrollment, hours, days attending the center. Child 14,,15,16 need blood lead and results. Child #15 needs PRTK, screen time, and transportation permission. Child #16 needs a current Health Appraisal, and blood lead screening. Send corrections to OCCL when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1,3,5,7,8,9,10, all need OCCL's 7 hour Health & Safety course. Send to OCCL when completed. Staff #4 needs administration of medication. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure Staff are re-fingerprinted every five years, and determined eligible. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2023
Aug 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on August 8, 2022, regarding unqualified staff being alone with children. An investigation was conducted on August 10, 2022. The complaint was substantiated for unqualified staff being alone with children because an attendance record dated August 3, 2022, showed an unqualified staff member was alone with a group of children in the two-year-olds classroom from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm during nap time. The staff member was not fully qualified because the Criminal History Unit had not yet made an eligibility determination. The staff member s last day of employment August 4, 2022.”
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FAQ
Questions about A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II
Is A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II care for?
166, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:40 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II cost?
Weekly tuition from $160 to $290, as it lists it.
What is A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II's phone number?
(302) 543-6256.
Where is A Leap of Faith Child Development Center II?
1715 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Di's Daycare Center II, 0.2 miles away.