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Kind Mind Kids

2400 West 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About Kind Mind Kids

Kind Mind Kids is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kind Mind Kids 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).

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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 Kind Mind Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1498551
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 19, 2026

14 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 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure Child #1 has blood lead results. Child #5 needs updated health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead lead results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 and #3 need Administration of Medication. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal with TB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Toddler 2 classroom wall needs repair and painting where paint is peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure Child files are complete. Child #3 and 5 need blood lead screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Professional Development Plan needed for Staff #2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Infant Safe Sleep needed for Staff #8 and 10 Child Abuse and Neglect needed for Staff #3, 8, and 10”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025

  3. May 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8U License Renewal

      “Submit application at least 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure lesson plans are up to date and posted. Send week of 5/27/2024 to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      66U Emergency Planning

      “Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted and posted. Send May to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Repair or replace window screens in the 2's and preschool classrooms. Replace line leader tape on the floor in the toddler and 2's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. Health appraisals are needed for Child #4, 5, 6 and 8. Blood lead screening results are needed for Child #2, 4, 5, and 6. Parents Right to Know and Screen time is needed for Child #1. Infant feeding statement is needed for Child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

  4. Nov 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      72U Feeding of Infants

      “A signed monthly infant feeding schedule is needed for three infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Ensure floors are cleanable, remove peeling tape from the floor in toddler 2 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure child files are complete. A blood lead test results are needed for three children. A health appraisal with immunizations are needed for three children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. A DEEDS early learning certificate is needed for two staff members. CPR/FA certifications are needed for three staff members. The OCCL H&S training is needed for one staff member. A job application/resume is needed for one staff member. The orientation form is needed for two staff members. A job description is needed for two staff members. The adult abuse registry is needed for two staff members. A health appraisal with TB is needed for one staff member. A release of employment documents is needed for one staff member. Service letters are needed for two staff members.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

  5. Aug 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Ensure lesson plans are current. Toddler 1 classroom and Toddler 2 classroom had expired lesson plans. Please send a picture of current lesson plans in the Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      57U Equipment

      “Ensure toys are hazard free. The octagon toy in Toddler 1 classroom had sharp edges. The provider removed it from the classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      50U Kitchen and Food Preparation

      “Ensure the refrigerator temperature is 41' or colder. Toddler 1 classroom refrigerator temperature was 54 degrees. Please send a picture of the thermometer reading 41 degrees or colder.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2 needs Blood Lead Screening results. Child #6 needs Emergency contact info / Health Appraisal / Immunizations / Blood Lead Screening results. Child #7 needs Health Appraisal / Immunizations / Parents Right to Know / Screen time permission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 needs - OCCL H & S training / Release of Employment / Service letters. Staff #2 needs - TB results. Staff #3 needs - training listed on PD plan / Declaration signed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

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 Kind Mind Kids

Is Kind Mind Kids licensed?

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

When was Kind Mind Kids last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kind Mind Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Kind Mind Kids care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Kind Mind Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kind Mind Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 893-1800 to ask.

What is Kind Mind Kids' phone number?

(302) 893-1800.

Where is Kind Mind Kids?

2400 West 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. The nearest other daycare we list is Kind Mind Kids at Immanuel Church Highlands, under 0.1 miles away.

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