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715 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE
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Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
- licensed capacity
- 55
- a week, county median
- $210
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About Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 652-0101 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy 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 Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #122328
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 10, 2026
9 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
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. - Staff #2's fingerprints expire on 10/29/2026. -Staff #3 needs their Administration of Medication, orientation form, & health/safety training. DEEDS certificate is pending.”
May 4, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
64U Child Accident and Injury
“A licensee shall complete and keep a written accident or injury report for each incident in the child's file or a central log for the center. The parent, guardian, or authorized release person shall be provided a copy of the report on the day of the accident or injury or within one business day. The facility did not provide an incident report or any documentation of the incident to Parent #1 or #2 until 5/7/2026. Review Regulation 64 regarding accident and injury and send a signed acknowledgment of understanding to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
5U Authority to Inspect Granted
“Applicants, licensees, staff members, and volunteers, if applicable, shall allow immediate access to the center during the hours of operation. This includes access to information, files, documents, and video recordings needed to determine compliance. Access must be granted to officials from OCCL and other State and local agencies to determine compliance with applicable codes, regulations, or laws. OCCL was notified by the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) that police officers were denied access to video footage. Access must be granted to officials from other state and local agencies to determine compliance. Review Regulation #5 and send a signed acknowledgement to OCCL. Contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, provide video footage of the incidents to their agency, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL. Contact the Wilmington Police Department, provide video footage of the incidents, and send an email confirmation this was completed to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
20U Positive Behavior Management
“A licensee shall ensure the following actions are prohibited: Roughly handling a child or physical punishment inflicted on a child's body, including, but not limited to the following: shaking, grabbing, striking, hair pulling, biting, pinching, plucking, slapping, hitting, kicking, or spanking. According to the video footage collected, Staff #1 and #3 were observed roughly handling Child #1, including Staff #1 grabbing Child #1 by the arm, and Staff #3 spanking Child #1 on her bottom. Have Staff #1 and #3 complete the following trainings on Better Kid Care, and send the certificates to OCCL: Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/preschool-foundations-nurture) Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children (https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/lessons/big-emotions-and-self-regulation-for-adults-and-children)”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
19U Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements
“Staff shall ensure the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (currently listed as 1-800-292-9582) is immediately notified when suspected child abuse or neglect occurs at the center. The Child Abuse and Neglect hotline was not contacted until 5/5/2026, 4 business days after the video footage of Staff #1 and #3 inappropriately handling, Child #1, was observed by the Reporter. This was corrected when the Reporter contacted the Child Abuse and Neglect hotline on 5/5/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
14U Notification to OCCL
“A licensee shall ensure OCCL (Intake Hotline) is called within one business day (The caller must speak with someone; leaving a message is not acceptable) in the event of: Suspected abuse or neglect of a child while in care (after reporting the suspicion to the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line, currently listed as 1-800- 292-9582) The Reporter was informed of the incident on 4/28/2026 by Parent #1 and #2, and viewed the camera video footage on 4/29/2026, however OCCL was not contacted until May 4, 2026. The Reporter contacted LS #2 via email and telephone, and not the intake hotline to verbally speak with a specialist. Have the administrative team review Regulation #14 and send a signed acknowledgement of understanding to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal. Send copy of updated health appraisal to OCCL by October 8, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
33U Annual Training
“Ensure staff complete annual training hours. Staff #1, 3, 4, and 6 need 6 hours, two of which are in health and safety. Staff # 2 needs 9 hours of training, with one being in health and safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. PD plan is needed for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Orientation is needed for Staff #7 and #8 OCCL 7-hour health and safety training needs to be completed by Staff #7. Job Description is needed for Staff #7 and #8 References are needed for Staff #7 and #8 -2 references are needed if the service letter is returned - 4 references are needed if you show two attempts of sending Service letter and no results back. Service letters or proof of two attempts are needed for Staff #7 and #8 Adult Abuse is needed for Staff #7 and #8 Health Appraisal with TB result is needed for staff #8 Administration of Medication is needed for Staff #2”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Current health appraisals with immunizations are needed for child #1, 2, 5, 7, 8”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Fingerprint eligibility is needed for staff #2, 4, and 5 Current CPR/First Aid cards for #2, 7, 6 PD hours for staff #6 (18 hours) Health and safety training 1 hour for staff # 6 and 7 OCCL 7 hour Health and safety training for child care professionals https://dieecpd.org Resume, Application or personal data sheet Staff #3 Job Description for staff #3, 6, 7 References Staff #7 (1 reference and 1 service letter Staff # 3 (2 references and proof of 2nd attempt for service letter Staff # 7 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB result, release of employment and service letters Staff # 6 Adult Abuse, Health Appraisal w/TB”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
Sep 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance is documented. At the time of the visit, eleven children were not signed into classroom #2.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Parents right to know is needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
38U Parents Right to Know
“Submit parents right-to-know log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance is documented. At the time of the visit, two staff members were not signed into Classroom #2.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Professional development goals are needed for three staff. A release of employment history/service letters is needed for one staff. An orientation is needed for one staff. CPR/FA is needed for one stuff. Medication Administration is needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022
16U Insurance Coverage
“Submit current liability certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy
Is Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 652-0101 to confirm.
How much does Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 652-0101 to ask.
What is Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy's phone number?
(302) 652-0101.
Where is Early Childhood Educational Arts Academy?
705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Kingdom ELC, 0.1 miles away.