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Wilmington, DE 19806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fresh Start Child Care Academy
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Fresh Start Child Care Academy
Fresh Start Child Care Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 888-2148 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fresh Start Child Care Academy 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 Fresh Start Child Care Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #517127
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Dec 6, 2023
0 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.
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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- Dec 6, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Feeding of Infants. Child #9 had fruit in his bottle. Bottles must only have formula or breast milk in their bottle unless a doctors note is provided. This was corrected at the visit because the teacher had enough bottles without fruit inside of it, as well as enough fruit to feed the child for the rest of the day. Send an email correspondence to and from parent to OCCL stating this information is known, or provide a doctors note stating that this is permitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Rest equipment for pack and play needs to have tightly fitted sheets securely covering mattress. Send pictures of sheets on mattress tightly covering the mattress on the pack and play in the infant room to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Kitchen Food that is stored must be labeled with contents and date of preparation or expiration. Send a copy of labeled food to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #7, and Child #8 need lead lab test results. Send to OCCL when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
Jul 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On June 15, 2022, OCCL received a complaint regarding the center refusing to return a child s belongings when disenrolled, lack of sanitation, improper staff-to-child ratio, possibly being untruthful with parents regarding the reason why the center closed for a week, serving expired milk, and allowing a parent inside the facility when parents were not allowed in due to Covid. This complaint is substantiated for improper staff-to-child ratios because 9 children, ages two through school-age, were present with one staff member. There is no evidence to substantiate that the child s belongings were not returned, that parents were allowed into the center during COVID restrictions, or that the center closed for another reason than what was provided to parents based on staff members statements. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of sanitation or serving expired milk based on this specialist s observations.”
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FAQ
Questions about Fresh Start Child Care Academy
Is Fresh Start Child Care Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fresh Start Child Care Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on December 6, 2023. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Fresh Start Child Care Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 Fresh Start Child Care Academy care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fresh Start Child Care Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fresh Start Child Care Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 888-2148 to confirm.
How much does Fresh Start Child Care Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 888-2148 to ask.
What is Fresh Start Child Care Academy's phone number?
(302) 888-2148.
Where is Fresh Start Child Care Academy?
1410 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ The Bayard School, 0.2 miles away.