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Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare

2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 198105.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About

About Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare

Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist Church (Chester Bethel UMC))
CurriculumHighScope Curriculum
EnrichmentWeekly Spanish and Yoga programs
StaffEsteemed, highly qualified, background-checked teachers and assistants; DE licensed organization
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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.
New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#191383
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 11, 2025

2 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 2

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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  1. Mar 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      51U Toilet Facilities

      “Ensure bathroom is sanitary and free of hazards. Heating unit needs sanded and painted to be free of hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

  2. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure all indoor space is in good repair. Replace ceiling tiles in room 3 and the multi-purpose room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024

  3. Mar 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      51U Toilet Facilities

      “Ensure ventilation is working in the boys' bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are completed. Child #2, 3, 13, 16, 18, and 19 need lead lab screening results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure OCCL health and safety training is completed for Staff #1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 ,14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare

Is Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 475-0377 to ask.

What is Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare's phone number?

(302) 475-0377.

Where is Chester Bethel Preschool & Childcare?

2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare (Naamans Road), 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).