First Steps Preschool
10037 Dupont Boulevard, Lincoln, DE
4.0· 4 reviews
Ashley's Christian Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $155
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About
About Ashley's Christian Center
Ashley's Christian Center is a licensed group home daycare in Lincoln, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 542-1029 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ashley's Christian Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Sussex County has a median price of $155 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$182
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Ashley's Christian Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29709
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Nov 13, 2025
12 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 6
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Nov 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
70Q Training
“Ensure CPR/first aid training is renewed every two years for Provider and staff. Complete training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
60Q Insurance
“Ensure liability insurance certificate is available and current. Secure insurance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
27Q Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is completed every five years. Complete testing in child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a signed Parent's Right to Know. Two children need an infant monthly feeding statement. Two children need a blood lead level test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
64Q Outdoor Fencing and Space
“Ensure the gate in the outdoor play area is self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
44Q First Aid Kit
“Ensure the travel first aid kit has all required materials. Purchase an eye patch for the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated Health Appraisal and immunizations or religious exemption affidavit. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
70Q Training
“Ensure each staff person completes OCCL's Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals. Staff #2 must renew CPR/First Aid certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
32Q Outdoor Area
“Ensure outdoor play area is free of hazards. Repair flooring under play tunnel. Ensure the gate in the fence is self-closing and self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs an updated Health Appraisal and Immunizations. Child #7 and #8 need an updated Health Appraisal, blood lead level test results, and Parent's Right to Know documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure every parent/guardian that tours or visits the center signs the Parent's Right to Know Log.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
13Q General Requirements
“Ensure comprehensive background checks are completed every 5 years. Four staff require updated fingerprinting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
Nov 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
23Q Children's Health Appraisal
“Ensure children have updated health documents. Child #2 and 8 need updated health appraisal, immunizations, and lead test results. Child #4 needs lead test results. Child #9 needs health appraisal with immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2023
21Q Parents Right to Know Act
“Ensure parents right to know log is complete with all children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ashley's Christian Center
Is Ashley's Christian Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ashley's Christian Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ashley's Christian Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Ashley's Christian Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ashley's Christian Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ashley's Christian Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 542-1029 to confirm.
How much does Ashley's Christian Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 542-1029 to ask.
What is Ashley's Christian Center's phone number?
(302) 542-1029.
Where is Ashley's Christian Center?
Lincoln, DE 19960. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.