Lacc Learning Center
403 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 186
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 656-3224 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 | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center 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 Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28132
Summary
8 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 20, 2026
5 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 3
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 9 visits
- May 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Follow staff sheets for missing items and when submitting indicate with Staff #.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
- Sep 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure Radon results are complete every 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, 2, 5, and 6 need OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #2, 3 need service letters returned or attempts shown.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff # 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 need professional development plan. Staff # 8 needs CPR/FA, service letters, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On November 17, 2023, a complaint was called into the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line and not accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit. It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing on November 20, 2023, and accepted for investigation for improper discipline. An investigation began on November 20, 2023, and ended on November 30, 2023. The complaint is substantiated for improper discipline based on video footage viewed and interviews with staff members. Video footage showed staff grabbing and pulling Child #1 s arm, yelling at Child #1, sitting them down forcefully on the ground, and pulling Child #1 s jacket hood while trying to redirect Child #1.”
Apr 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure the water temperature is below 120 degrees. The preschool bathroom temperature is 128 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. An orientation is needed for Staff #2. A job description is needed for Staff #31. Two reference letters are needed for Staff 26, 31. One reference letter is needed for Staff #30 and 33. A service letter is needed for Staff #29. A health appraisal with TB results is needed for Staff #14, 16, 31, and 33. Staff #4 needs at least two hours of health and safety training. A professional development plan is needed for Staff #19, 20, 21. Safe sleep and child abuse and neglect are needed for Staff #18, 22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center
Is Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 656-3224 to confirm.
How much does Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 656-3224 to ask.
What is Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center's phone number?
(302) 656-3224.
Where is Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center?
1018 West 6th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Lacc Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.