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Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Minds Academy
- licensed capacity
- 9
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Creative Minds Academy
Creative Minds Academy is a licensed group home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 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 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 650-9040 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Minds Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 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 Creative Minds Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Family Child Care
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1503183
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 19, 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.
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Other rules 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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Feb 19, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. The Application was submitted via email on February 8, 2026. Submit 2026 State Business license.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
70Q Training
“Submit CPR/FA certification by 2/27/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
49Q Water
“Ensure there is enough emergency food and water. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
45Q Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is enough emergency food and water. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
44Q First Aid Kit
“Submit a picture of an eye patch for the first aid kit to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
42Q Administration of Medication
“Submit Administration of Medication certificate by 3/15/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
40Q Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Place a diaper only foot activated trash can in the bathroom and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
38Q Hand Washing
“Ensure there are paper towels available. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
15Q Use of a Substitute
“Submit health appraisal with TB results and orientation form for the new Emergency Substitute.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Feb 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days before license expiration. Application was submitted on 2/11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
40Q Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure toilet training is private; in the bathroom. Remove child toilets from the main child care space and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
29Q Indoor Space
“Submit electrical inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
24Q Daily Attendance of Children
“Ensure attendance is recorded. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Children #2, 3, and 7 need updated health appraisals. Send health appraisals with immunizations to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
45Q Emergency Planning
“Ensure there are enough emergency supplies. Send a picture of emergency water to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
32Q Outdoor Area
“Fix green tarp in the outdoor area and send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure baby gate is attached and in use. Send a picture of fixed gate to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a blood lead screening. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Aug 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
62Q Kitchen
“Ensure there is a refrigerator large enough to store meals. Take picture of new refrigerator and send to OCCL. Ensure thermometer is placed in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
29Q Indoor Space
“Fix baby gate in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Children #2, 3, 5, and 6 need an updated health appraisal. Child #7 needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds Academy
Is Creative Minds Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Minds Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds Academy 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 Creative Minds Academy care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Minds Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Minds Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 650-9040 to confirm.
How much does Creative Minds Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 650-9040 to ask.
What is Creative Minds Academy's phone number?
(302) 650-9040.
Where is Creative Minds Academy?
Wilmington, DE 19805. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.