Harvest Child & Youth Development Center
2205 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE
ABC Kids Academy II
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About ABC Kids Academy II
ABC Kids Academy II is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Aged 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Highly Experienced, state-qualified, and Passionate staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Purchase of care |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC Kids Academy II has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 ABC Kids Academy II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1283544
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 9, 2026
10 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.
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is 48 hours of emergency food on hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health & Safety Training--Staff # 2, 5 - Release of Employment--Staff #2, 6, 8”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls and ceilings are in good repair/cleanable/free from stains and discoloration. - Replace the missing ceiling tile in the Open/Close Room - Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the 2/3's classroom. - Spot paint all of the walls where tape has removed the paint revealing the dry wall. - Remove/clean all tape and adhesive residue on the hallway walls. All surfaces must be non-pourous and cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On November 14, 2024, a complaint was called into the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) regarding concerns of a lack of supervision, preventing families access to the facility, rodent and/or insect infestation, as well as children being fed expired food. An investigation was conducted on November 20, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for a rodent infestation because LS #1 and Licensing Supervisor #1 observed rodent feces in every classroom, with significant amounts present in the infant classroom. Administrator #1 acknowledged an ongoing rodent issue and confirmed the facility was in the process of negotiating a contract with a new extermination company. A quote for extermination services was provided as evidence of the facility's efforts to address the problem. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of families being denied access to the facility. Administrator #1 explained the procedure in place for entry, where families ring a doorbell and a front office staff member grants access. Administrator #1 also stated most families opt not to enter the building and instead drop children off at the door. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for lack of supervision. Multiple staff members, including Staff #1, #2, and #4 were interviewed, and none reported witnessing or observing a time when children were left unsupervised. All staff members consistently described the procedure for requesting assistance if needed when they were the sole staff member in a classroom. Attendance records provided by Administrator #1 confirmed appropriate coverage during lunch breaks and other times requiring additional supervision. There is no evidence to substantiate the concern of children being fed expired food because LS #1 and Licensing Supervisor #1 observed a substantial supply of appropriate and unexpired food stored in the infant classroom and the kitchen. Administrator #1 noted no children are served expired food. Additional concerns no ted at this visit were the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility. All classrooms were observed to require deep cleaning to address the accumulated rodent feces as well as general cleanliness. The school-age classroom needs repairs, specifically to the flooring and wall moldings. Several pieces of broken furniture were observed in the hallway, along with an unmaintained fish tank, all of which needed to be removed. Additionally, the Busy Bees and the Dragonfly classrooms have a lack of sufficient supplies and materials for the children to engage with.”
Jul 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Replace the diaper changing mats in the Infant Room and the Lady Bugs (2/3 Year Olds). Send pictures to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure that the refrigerators and freezers in the kitchen are clean and debris-free.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure adequate lighting in the 2/3 Year Old Bathroom (Lady Bugs). Send picture as documentation to OCCL. Ensure that the gym doors are secured and closed when authorized staff are not present in the gym. LS Tavares and Coover were able to walk right in upon arrival. Post signs on the inside stating "ALL DOORS MUST REMAINED CLOSED AND LOCKED WHILE GYM IS UNATTENDED" and on the outside "ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE." Send picture documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #1, 2, 7, 12 needed updated Immunization Records with Blood Lead Screening. Submit documentation to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure that all staff files are complete. The following staff needed the following pieces of documentation: -Current CPR/First Aid--Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 -Professional Development Plan--Staff #2, 6 - Job Description--Staff #6 - Release of Employment--Staff #3, 4, 6 - Service Letters/Two Documented Attempts to obtain Service Letters--Staff #3, 4 - OCCL Health and Safety Training for the Early Childhood Professional--Staff #1, 2 **UNDETERMINED AT TIME OF VISIT: - Professional Development Training (with 2 hours being in Health and Safety) for Staff #1, 2 and 6 Send documentation to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
26U Staffing
“Designated administrators trained in day to day operations must be present/have training document in their complete staff file. Submit form for the two individuals on-site at the time of visit to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 10, 2023, regarding staff at the center utilizing an unapproved outdoor space, and not meeting outdoor area safety requirements for equipment and fall zones. This complaint is substantiated for using an unapproved outdoor space that did not meet safety requirements for fall zones.”
Jul 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure gym is cool and kept below 82. Temperature was well over 82 degrees. Monitor room for temperatures to be below 82 degrees. before use. Recommendation Use library space for gross motor for all children in care until temperatures reach below 82 degrees in the gym. Ensure floor fans are not in use and inaccessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure girls bathroom stall doors are free from hazards. Paint is chipping. Send a picture to OCCL when doors are free from chipped paint. Ensure all cleaning bottles are labeled and not in reach of children in care. This was corrected at the visit in the one-year old room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure Child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening results. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. All staff except staff# 1-4 need to complete OCCL's Health & Safety seven hour course. Send certificate to OCCL when complete. Staff #5 needs to complete CPR & First Aid. Staff #6 needs 1 reference letter. Send to OCCL when complete. Reminders Staff #4 and Staff #7 needs First Aid and CPR by August 15. This will be non-compliant if not received by Aug 15, 2023. Send certificates of completion to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 8, 2022, regarding concerns about an injury to the face Child #1 with differing explanations. An investigation was conducted on December 13, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for improper notification regarding a serious injury, as defined in the Delacare Regulations. During interviews, it was noted Child #1 was injured prior to nap time, which was noted to end at 2:00 P.M 2:30 P.M. The written accident report stated the accident occurred at 3:15 P.M. The center sent a text message to Parent #1 at 3:48 P.M. Parent #1 arrived at 4:45 P.M. to pick up Child #1. An additional concern noted during this visit was improper staff attendance documentation. More than one interviewee stated Staff #2 was in and out of Child #1 s classroom, and was not present during this incident. Attendance documentation shows Staff #2 present in the classroom all day with the exception of a lunch break.”
Nov 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on October 19, 2022, regarding Staff #1 using a cell phone for personal reasons while directly responsible for children, and Staff #1 using inappropriate and threatening in front of the children. An investigation was conducted beginning October 19, 2022, and concluding on October 31, 2022. This complaint is substantiated for Staff #1 using a cell phone for personal reasons while signed in and being responsible for the care of children. Additionally, Staff #1 was recorded using inappropriate language and a threatening tone while working in the classroom.”
Show 6 earlier visits
Sep 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“The refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen are reading too high. Send a picture of thermometers when corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
42U Documenting Children's Progress
“Send copies of completed development plans/checklists for Child #2, 4, 10, 11, 12, and 13.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #1 needs four references - send a copy of these.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
Aug 24, 2022Visit2 rules cited
36U Staff Attendance
“Staff attendance was inaccurate. A staff member that was seen outside of the center and then in a classroom was never signed out or back into the classroom. LS will check attendance at next enforcement visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“A staff member in the infant classroom was working on school-work on a laptop while they were supposed to be providing direct care to the children. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 22, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“The renewal application is due 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected on 7-18-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
71U Meals and Snacks
“Ensure all meals meet required components and change the menu if something has changed for the day. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“A diapering procedure and a foot activated trash can is needed in the second bathroom on the left-hand side of the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
57U Equipment
“Ensure there is music equipment available in the three-year-old classroom, and both science and music equipment available in the two's classroom. Send pictures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
51U Toilet Facilities
“Ensure the second set of restrooms on the left side of the hallway has toilet paper and paper towels available at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022
40U Child Files
“Children's files were missing the following: - Child #3 and 7 need lead blood screening. - Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 needs one additional reference. - Staff #2 needs an orientation, two additional references or a service letter. - Staff #3 needs four references. - Staff #4 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #5 needs two references. - Staff #6 needs one reference. - Staff #7 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #8 and 9 need references and service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022
Jun 1, 2022Visit2 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Infant daily logs for four infants in care showed no diaper changes for three hours prior to the time of the visit. Send copies of daily logs for the rest of the week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Crib mattresses must be at the lowest position. Send a picture of this when corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
Mar 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 10, 2022, the Office of Child Care Licensing received a complaint regarding improper care of an infant in care. At the conclusion of an investigation conducted beginning March 14, 2022, this complaint is substantiated with additional concerns. Infant feeding schedules were not available for the infants in care; one was provided but was not completed by the parent. Infants were noted to be given oatmeal, juice, and medication without proper documentation, in addition to two safe sleep violations occurred during the visit. A daily log provided showed an infant not being changed or fed for nearly four hours. Menus viewed at the visit were not dated and did not reflect the meals that were being served to the children. Copies of attendance documentation showed a staff member alone with more than four infants without fingerprinting eligibility or a DEEDS early learning qualification, and an additional staff member was alone with more than four infants. Attendance documentation from a follow-up visit showed an additional staff member alone with infants without fingerprinting eligibility. At this visit, one classroom was over-ratio because one staff was alone with 9 two-year-old children, and one staff, who was not 18, worked alone with infants for two hours. Lastly, one staff member who was present had not yet been fingerprinted despite working at the center for a few months.”
- Dec 8, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Kids Academy II
Is ABC Kids Academy II licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was ABC Kids Academy II last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Kids Academy II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 6 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 ABC Kids Academy II care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC Kids Academy II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Kids Academy II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Kids Academy II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 981-5338 to ask.
What is ABC Kids Academy II's phone number?
(302) 981-5338.
Where is ABC Kids Academy II?
2201 W 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Vision Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.