Kirkwood Early Learning Center
5702 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE
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Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 67
- monthly, posted tuition
- $380
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About Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center
Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $380 to $450.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 995-9611 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children 2.3-Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Class size | Maximum of 12 students (Kindergarten) |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (carpools to area apartment communities, cost varies by distance/location) |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $380 to $450. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (1/2 day program, 5 days a week, 8:15am-12:00pm) | $450 |
| Older Threes (36-48 months), 3 day | $380 |
| Older Threes (36-48 months), 4 day | $400 |
| Older Threes (36-48 months), 5 day | $425 |
| Older Two/Young Threes (2 1/2+), 3 day | $380 |
| Older Two/Young Threes (2 1/2+), 4 day | $400 |
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| Older Two/Young Threes (2 1/2+), 5 day | $425 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| before or aftercare, per day | $10 |
| Registration Costs - Preschool, annually | $125 |
| Registration Costs - Kindergarten | $150 |
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #490816
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 21, 2025
6 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 4
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Radon testing and results completed for every five years.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisal for child #13, Health appraisal with immunizations and lead screening for Child #9 Lead screening for Child #2 Health appraisal with lead screening for Child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff #1 has a health appraisal with TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure children's equipment and furniture are in good repair. Touch up paint on PreK shelves, the lower PS room round table and fix the toy shelf in the lower PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #5 needs blood lead screening. Child #12 needs current immunizations. Child #14 needs blood lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL health and safety training, four references and release of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Feb 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure to have an updated emergency plan posted. No emergency plan was posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Children #4 and #11 need a complete health appraisal, immunization records, and lead blood results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center
Is Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 21, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 995-9611 to confirm.
How much does Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $380 to $450, as it lists it.
What is Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 995-9611.
Where is Developing Minds Preschool & Learning Center?
2106 Saint James Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Mark's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten, 0.6 miles away.