Helping Young People Excel ELC (H.Y.P.E., ELC)
12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE
Ducklings ELC/Crisp
- licensed capacity
- 160
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Ducklings ELC/Crisp
Ducklings ELC/Crisp is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 443-0123 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ducklings ELC/Crisp has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 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 Ducklings ELC/Crisp
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1700434
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jul 8, 2026
11 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
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jul 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication logs are complete, meds are labeled (all rooms), and expired medications are replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure infant sheets are tight-fitting. Loose big sheets in waddler cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator temps are 41'f or below. Waddlers, Crickets, Caterpillars, Fireflies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls are cleanable. Doodlebugs paint is peeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs health appraisal. Child #2 needs blood lead screening. Child #11 needs health appraisal, immunizations and lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs orientation, health appraisal w/TB. Staff #2 needs CPR/FA. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA, OCCL H&S training, health appraisal. Staff #4 pending OOS eligibility. Staff #5 needs OCCL H&S training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
May 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR forms are completed for all OTC medications.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator temps read 41' or colder. Infants, Dragonflies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1, #8 needs health appraisal & blood lead. Child #2, #9 need blood lead. Child #3, #5 need health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs orientation, OCCL training, 2 references. Staff #2 needs 4 references or 2 and 1 service letter or attempts. Staff #3 needs 4 references or 2 and 1 service letter or attempts, health appraisal w/TB. Staff #4 needs orientation and health appraisal w/TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 24, 2026, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding incorrect staff-to-child ratios. Based on observations of classrooms, interviews with staff, and a review of attendance records, this complaint is substantiated for incorrect staff-to-child ratios. LS #1 observed three classrooms out of correct staff-to child ratio while conducting the investigation. LS #1 reviewed documents showing four classrooms had incorrect staff-to-child ratios earlier that day. Five staff members interviewed stated they were out of ratio that day. An additional concern noted during this visit was two staff members working with children who were not eligible and one additional staff member not qualified to be in the classroom alone.”
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings ELC/Crisp
Is Ducklings ELC/Crisp licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ducklings ELC/Crisp last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings ELC/Crisp had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Ducklings ELC/Crisp care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Ducklings ELC/Crisp accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ducklings ELC/Crisp's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 443-0123 to confirm.
How much does Ducklings ELC/Crisp cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 443-0123 to ask.
What is Ducklings ELC/Crisp's phone number?
(302) 443-0123.
Where is Ducklings ELC/Crisp?
230 Innovation Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Ducklings Early Learning Center - Chestnut Run, under 0.1 miles away.