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Kirkwood Early Learning Center

5702 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 198083.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About Kirkwood Early Learning Center

Kirkwood Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant to school age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30A to 6:00P”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifePotty training: Daily report to families includes toilet training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kirkwood Early Learning 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.
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 Kirkwood Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1656456
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 14, 2026

7 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 6
  • 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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Child #7- Blood lead test Child #9- Blood lead test **Not Determined- Child #11- Will need health appraisal, immunizations, and blood lead test by 05/2026”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026

  2. Jan 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on December 5, 2025, and two additional complaints on December 11, 2025, regarding concerns of lack of supervision and failure to properly document an incident resulting in injury to the face. An investigation was conducted from December 11, 2025, through December 15, 2025, during which Licensing Specialist #1 engaged in phone and email communication with Reporter #1, interviewed Administrator #1 and Staff #1, obtained documentation, and reviewed video footage of the incident. The complaint is substantiated for failure to complete an incident report in a timely manner, as the incident report was not completed until two days after the incident occurred. There is no evidence to substantiate the allegation of lack of supervision, as Staff #1 was able to recall the location, timing, and sequence of events related to the incident.”
  3. Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure Child Files are complete. Blood Lead results needed for: Child #3, #4, #8, and #10”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid: Staff #1, #2, #7, #8 OCCL Health and Safety: Staff #2, #3, #5, #9 Application/Resume: Staff #4 Job Description: Staff #3, #5 References- Staff #2 (2), #5 (4), #9 (4) Adult Abuse Registry: Staff #4 Health Appraisal with TB: Staff #5, #7, #9 Service letters (2 attempts): Staff #3, #5, #7, #8, #9”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

  4. Sep 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Child #10 needs blood lead test results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      38U Parents Right to Know

      “Ensure new parents and tours sign the Parents Right to Know Log.”
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. PD plan needed: Staff #1, #5, #6 OCCL Health and Safety- Staff #2, #3, #5, #7 Job Description- Staff #3, #4, #5, #6 References- Staff #2 (2), #3 (1), #4 (4). #5 (4), #6 (2), #7 (4) Adult Abuse Check- Staff #3, #4, #5, #6 Health Appraisal- Staff #5, #6, #7 CPR/FA- Staff #2, #3, #4, #7 Medication- Staff #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 Service Letters- Staff #3, #4, #5, #7 Will check eligibility for Staff #6 and Staff #7”

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 Kirkwood Early Learning Center

Is Kirkwood Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Kirkwood Early Learning Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kirkwood Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kirkwood Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Kirkwood Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kirkwood Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kirkwood Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 476-8162 to ask.

What is Kirkwood Early Learning Center's phone number?

(302) 476-8162.

Where is Kirkwood Early Learning Center?

5702 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Stars - Kirkwood Highway, 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).