Catherine Ross
Bridgeville, DE 19933 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helping Hands Learning Center I
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About
About Helping Hands Learning Center I
Helping Hands Learning Center I is a licensed child care center in Bridgeville, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helping Hands Learning Center I has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sussex 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$182
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Helping Hands Learning Center I
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1244791
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 9, 2025
10 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
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Oct 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure to include weekly opporunites on the two year old and preschool lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
72U Feeding of Infants
“Ensure all feeding schedules are updated monthl;y for all infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
63U Administration of Medication
“Provide a MAR for a diaper cream. ( This was corrected when the parent completed the MAR)”
Corrected during the visit
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure to use a foot activate pail for diapering and must be within arm reach of diaper table. Additionally ensure after diaper changing children hands are washed along with staff in the one- year - old classroom. ( This was corrected during the visit)”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Staff #5 needs blood lead screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1needs a service letter , Staff #2 needs two hours of annual health and safety training, Staff #3 needs one reference letter, employee declartation, alchol and substance abuse statement, a health apprasial with TB and DEED sertication, Staff #4 needs elibility letter and other documents for a cook.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
28U General Qualifications
“Ensure a comprehensive background check and eligibility are determined before the start of employment. Staff #3 was hired in August 2025 but has not received a comprehensive background check. (”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
- May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Two updated radon test results are needed for two classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
40U Child Files
“Complete file is needed for Child #6. Child #6 need an immunization and blood lead test result.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #1 needs one hour of health and safety training, Staff #2 needs CPR/FA training, Staff #3 needs CPR/FA training and OCCL health and safety training,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
9U Changes Affecting a License
“Ensure to submit a plan review when there is a change in licensed space. A wall was removed in the infant classroom to make the room bigger. Submit a plan review for approval to reflect this change.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure all gates are self closing on the outside play ground”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
45U Hazardous Materials
“Update radon test is needed for the infant classroom due to the renovation of the space”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
40U Child Files
“Complete child files is needed for the following child: Child #1 needs an update health appraisal Child #6,7 needs lead blood screening result”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff: Staff 1-6,9 needs OCCL health and safety training Staff 3,4,6 needs updated comprehensive background check Staff #6 needs administration of medication certification Staff #7,8 needs CPR/ FA certification Staff #4 needs reference letters, adult abuse check, service letter”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023
14U Notification to OCCL
“Ensure to notify OCCL when their is change in licensed space.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
77U Infant and Toddler Care
“Remove pressure gate from the infant classroom door way. (corrected at the visit when the staff remove the gate)”
Corrected during the visit
74U Lesson Plans
“Add a food component to the lesson plan”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Replace one nap mat in the toddler's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
40U Child Files
“Complete child files are needed for the following children: Child #1 needs a health appraisal with immunization and a blood level test Child #2 needs parent right to know and screen time sign permission Child #10 needs a blood level test or lead waiver”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members: Staff #2 and 5 needs CPR certification Staff #4 needs CPR certification, administration of mediation certification and a health appraisal with TB”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Remove all hazards (nail, construction debris) from the outdoor play area.”
Corrected during the visit
May 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
9U Changes Affecting a License
“Submit and received approval before changing/ making additions to the indoor or outdoor area. LS observed construction work to center and outdoor play area has been relocated. Submit plan review to OCCL”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
56U Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure to provide a quiet activity to children who are not resting and ensure to maintain staff to child ratio when children are not sleeping. One staff member was observed with 12 children the youngest was one year old. ( This was discussed with the staff member)”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure every exit, exit access and exit discharge is free of obstruction at all times. The exit to the back of the building is blocked by construction work.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure direct supervision and observation of children is provided at all times. Ensure infants and toddlers are cared for in separate room from preschool and older. Two one-year-old and two two year-old year observed napping with preschoolers in the preschool classroom. During the visit the building only had three staff members. This was discussed with the staff members and they agreed. OCCL will conduct a follow up visit.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Helping Hands Learning Center I
Is Helping Hands Learning Center I licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Helping Hands Learning Center I last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helping Hands Learning Center I had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 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 Helping Hands Learning Center I care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Helping Hands Learning Center I accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Helping Hands Learning Center I's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helping Hands Learning Center I cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 337-9287 to ask.
What is Helping Hands Learning Center I's phone number?
(302) 337-9287.
Where is Helping Hands Learning Center I?
11 Church Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning Bridgeville Center, 0.7 miles away.