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Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown
- licensed capacity
- 161
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown
Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 161 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 161 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 161 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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 Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 161 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #556178
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 20, 2026
18 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 9
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 20, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
91T Child Care Activities
“Ensure there is a monthly activity plan (lesson plan/unit) posted. Ensure parents can see daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
63T Administration of Medication
“Ensure staff take Administration of Medication training every 5 years, the following either need to renew or take it for the first time: Staff #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
40T Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2, 3, and 7 need blood lead results”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
38T Parents Right to Know
“Send completed 2025-2026 Parents Right to Know Log”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #3, 11, and 12 need annual review of abuse and neglect (signed). Staff #5 needs to get re-fingerprinted and eligibility results Staff #9 needs: PD plan, abuse and neglect, orientation, OCCL Health and Safety training, application/resume, job description, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse registry check, health appraisal with TB test, release of employment, and 2 attempts at service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
20T Positive Behavior Management
“Post Positive Behavior Management (for staff, this is different from the "Club Conduct" that is posted-- refer to your staff handbook for this policy)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
May 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
67T Transportation
“Transportation: Ensure all vehicles used to transport children have current registration. Send copies for all 3 vehicles. Send updated drivers licenses for the current drivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
40T Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #12 needs a health appraisal and immunization record. Child #13 needs screen time permission. Child #14 needs a school-age health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
38T Parents Right to Know
“Ensure Parents Right to Know Log is kept up-to-date with new students and tours. Please send a log signed by parents of children who started May 2024-May 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
30T Personnel Files
“Please ensure personnel files are complete. Training hours including 2 in Health and Safety: Staff #1 (12 hours), #2 (9 hours), #3 (9 hours), #4 (9 hours), #5 (12 hours), #6 (8 hours), #7 (12 hours), #8 (9 hours), #10 (9 hours), and #11 (18 hours). A signed PD plan is needed for: Staff #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, and #11. Annual abuse and neglect is needed for: Staff #5, #6, #10, and #11 Adult Health Appraisal with TB test is needed for: Staff #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
8T License Renewal
“Completed renewal applications must be submitted at least 60 days before license expiration. Submit your renewal application to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
66T Emergency Planning
“Send copies of monthly evacuation drills and post monthly fire prevention checklist, January 2024 - April 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
51T Toilet Facilities
“Repair toilet in girl's bathroom, the toilet is not flushing properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
50T Kitchen and Food Preparation
“All refrigerators must be kept at 40 F and colder and freezers must be at 0 F. Replace thermometers and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
40T Child Files
“Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #2 needs a health appraisal and Child #5 needs a health appraisal and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
35T First Aid and CPR Training
“All staff need current first aid and CPR certification except Staff #10, #11, #12 and #14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
30T Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. All full-time staff need 18 training hours, part-time staff need 9 training hours. All staff need a current PD plan signed and dated by the staff member and the administrator, except Staff #12. Complete staff files for Staff #2, #3 and #4 needed. Send all documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
16T Insurance Coverage
“Send copies of current vehicle insurance and liability insurance documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
May 17, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
76U Activity Schedule
“Send Screen time permission for child #3 and child #7. Send a copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Travel first aid kits need eye patches, thermometers, safety pins, pencils/note pads, and cold packs. Send pictures to OCCL. The faucet is broken in the girl's bathroom and the trash can outside the front door is broken. Replace the trash can, fix the faucet, and send pictures to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
43U Children's Attendance
“Make/Create an attendance document to reflect transitions and # of children in the group at all times. Send to OCCl.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
41U Child Health Appraisal
“Child #7, and #9 both need blood lead screenings. Send documentation of testing and results to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
34U Annual Professional Development Plan
“Staff #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13, need to complete health and safety training. Send the document to OCCL. Staff # 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13, and 14 need a PD plan signed and dated in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
33U Annual Training
“Staff #'s 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14 need training hours. 18 credit hours for full-time staff and 9 credit hours for part-time staff. All need health and safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
32U Orientation
“Staff #1, 2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,12,14 need OCCL Health and Safety Training for Child care professionals in their files. Staff #10 needs drug/alcohol statement in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #3, 5, 7, and 9 need an annual review of abuse and neglect in their files. Staff #6 needs an eligibility letter in the file. Staff #7, 9, 10, 12, 13 need eligibility letters in the file. Send to OCCL. Staff #2 and #14 need health appraisals and TB results. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
Jul 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
33T Annual Training
“Staff need the following training hours: Staff #1 - 15 hours Staff #2 - 18 hours Staff #3 - 16 hours Staff #4 - 6 hours & medication test Staff #6 - 16 hours Staff #7 - 16 hours Staff #9 - 15 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
May 23, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8T License Renewal
“Renewal application needs to be notarized. Send a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
89T Outdoor Play Area
“Repair the corner of the wire fence facing the building to eliminate the hazard of injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
50T Kitchen and Food Preparation
“A thermometer is needed in the left refrigerator as student items were seen stored. Send a picture of thermometer at 40* or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
49T Indoor Space
“Indoor area items: - Remove the broken black bookshelf from the main area. Remove or repair broken green chairs from the first room on the right.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
45T Hazardous Materials
“Ensure bottled cleaners are labelled - send a picture when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
30T Personnel Files
“Staff files were missing the following: - Professional Development plan for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. - Annual review of abuse and neglect needed for Staff #1, 4, 7, 8, and 9. - Orientation needed for Staff #4 and 8. - Eligibility form needed for Staff #4. - Adult abuse registry check for Staff #4. - Health Appraisal for Staff #4 and 8. - Attempt to send service letters for Staff #4 and 8. - Choose a site assistant trained in day-to-day operations and have them sign form. - Updated CPR/First Aid needed for Staff #6 and 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
- Apr 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown
Is Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown care for?
161, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 656-1386 to ask.
What is Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown's phone number?
(302) 656-1386.
Where is Boys & Girls Club @ H. Fletcher Brown?
1601 North Spruce Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. The nearest other daycare we list is Ark North Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.