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200 Kings Hwy, Milford, DE
Avenue Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $240
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About
About Avenue Preschool
Avenue Preschool is a licensed child care center in Milford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $240 to $400.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSummer campPosts tuition
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Certified by the state of Delaware Department of Education, trained in CPR and First Aid |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | Sibling discounts when two or more siblings attend same school year |
| More | Founded 1967 |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Avenue Preschool lists monthly tuition from $240 to $400. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kent County has a median price of $145 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2-day program (Beginner or Pre-K) Tuesday, Thursday | $240 |
| 3-day program (Beginner or Pre-K) Monday, Wednesday, Friday | $285 |
| 4-day program (Pre-K only) Monday through Thursday | $360 |
| 5-day program (Pre-K only) Monday through Friday | $400 |
| Annual registration fee $100 per family | $100 |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Avenue Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #495819
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 5, 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.
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure all sinks supply both hot and cold water. One sink in the girl's toilet room only had cold water. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water was turned on. Ensure sinks are in good repair. One sink in the girl's toilet room was clogged and not draining properly. This was corrected at the visit when the drain was repaired.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. One child needs a health appraisal. Three children need an updated health appraisal with immunizations. One child needs a blood lead level test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Two staff need an orientation, two documented attempts to obtain service letters, and references. One staff person needs an orientation, OCCL's Health & Safety Training, an application/resume, and references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure sinks supply both hot and cold water. The sink in the bathroom in room 104 only supplied cold water. This was corrected at the visit when the hot water was turned on.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need updated health appraisals and immunizations. Two children need blood lead level test results. Three children need updated health appraisals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Mar 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Repair main gate and gate between play areas in the outdoor playground to ensure they are self-closing and self-latching.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure air fresheners are not used in the classrooms. This was corrected at the visit when the air freshener was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Two children need an updated Health Appraisal and immunizations. Three children need a blood lead level test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. All staff were missing their eligibility letters. This was corrected at the visit when the letters were printed and added to each file.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure lesson plans have all components. Implement social emotional and cognitive goals on lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure your emergency plan is available and easy to access.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. All children need transportation permission for emergency purposes, and screen time permissions. Two children need a health appraisal, immunizations record, and one blood lead, test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
38U Parents Right to Know
“Ensure the Parent Right to Know log is signed when tours are provided also.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff file are complete. two staff need initial attempts for service letters and a second if needed. If no service letter is gained after the attempts two additional references are needed totaling 4 references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
17U Telephones
“Ensure emergency numbers are posted.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Avenue Preschool
Is Avenue Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Avenue Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Avenue Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 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 Avenue Preschool care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Avenue Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Avenue Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Avenue Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $240 to $400, as it lists it.
What is Avenue Preschool's phone number?
(302) 422-8775.
Where is Avenue Preschool?
20 North Church Avenue, Milford, DE 19963. The nearest other daycare we list is Children & Families First Head Start Milford, 0.2 miles away.