Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center
34 Parkway Cir, New Castle, DE
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Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
Hope Lutheran Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and before-school care. It says it provides meals.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 to 8 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Hope Lutheran Church) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1971 |
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope Lutheran Early Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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 Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29260
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 17, 2025
2 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 2
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 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #2 needs OCCL H/S course. (**NOT DETERMINED AT TIME OF UFCRV, BUT WILL BECOME NC ON 11/1/2025)--Staff #1 needs 8 hours of professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure that all Staff Files are complete. Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training, Eligibility Letter. **NOT DETERMINED AT TIME OF VISIT** Staff #1 needs 12 PD Hours Staff #2 needs 10 PD Hours (All PD hours will be non-compliant as of 10/31/2024)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #2-7 need to take OCCL's 7 hour Health & Safety course. Send to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
Oct 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure all stored food is labeled with contents and date of preparation or expiration. Send a picture of labeled food to OCCL when complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance is kept for each classroom. There were seven children signed in the Blue Room, when eight children were present. This was corrected at the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs administration of medication course completed, as well as 2 references. Staff #3 needs CPR/First Aid. Staff #4 needs administration of medication course completed. Staff #5 needs training hours. This is non-determined at this time, but will be non-compliant if not received by the due date. Staff #5 also needs a professional development plan that is updated. Staff #6 needs TB, a completed Health Appraisal, and a total of 4 references. Send to OCCL when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
- Jul 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
Is Hope Lutheran Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hope Lutheran Early Education Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope Lutheran Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Hope Lutheran Early Education Center care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hope Lutheran Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hope Lutheran Early Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hope Lutheran Early Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 322-4720 to ask.
What is Hope Lutheran Early Education Center's phone number?
(302) 322-4720.
Where is Hope Lutheran Early Education Center?
230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE 19720. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/Pleasantville, 0.2 miles away.