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Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope

Wilmington, DE 19802 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
a week, county median
$182

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About Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope

Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope is a licensed group home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in New Castle County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Family Child Care
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1588609
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Summary

3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Jan 23, 2026

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 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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  1. Jan 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      69Q Personnel Files

      “Obtain three more references for Staff #4”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

  2. May 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      30Q Fire Safety

      “Ensure staff files are complete. - Staff #1 needs 2 References - Staff #1 needs Release of Employment - Staff #1 needs Service Letter/2 Attempts”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope

Is Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope licensed?

Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 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 Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 669-5135 to confirm.

How much does Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 669-5135 to ask.

What is Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope's phone number?

(302) 669-5135.

Where is Kimalee Brown DBA Divine Beacon of Hope?

Wilmington, DE 19802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).