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Little People College Child Development Center

3507 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, DE 198083.8· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199

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About Little People College Child Development Center

Little People College Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Accepting Ages 12 Months to 5 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
46 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
Hours it lists: “Monday- Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Accepting Ages 12 Months to 5 Years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsHalf off registration fee (new enrollments only, email list offer)
MoreFounded 2001 (serving families since 2001)
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little People College Child Development 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.
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 Little People College Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#408797
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Feb 3, 2025

6 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
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 7 visits
  1. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      74U Lesson Plans

      “Send a photo of a posted complete lesson plan for the PK room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Submit a health appraisal w/TB and a health appraisal only for staff #1, and #2 to complete staff files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

  2. Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)

      “The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on February 6, 2024, regarding concerns of inaccurate or altered attendance records, not following an open-door policy, staff members not completing orientation upon hire, hazardous conditions on the outdoor area, no soap and water in the classrooms, and a classroom operating out of square footage capacity. An investigation was conducted on February 21, 2024. This complaint is substantiated for operating a classroom out of square footage capacity because the two-year-old room had 12 children enrolled but the classroom measured for 10 children. This complaint is also substantiated for staff members not completing orientation immediately upon hire because two staff members did not complete the OCCL required Health and Safety training until over a month after their hire date. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for inaccurate or falsified attendance records because, upon review, all the child and staff attendance records were correct. While the Reporter did provide records with white-out on them, there is no evidence there was an attempt to falsify information. There is no evidence to substantiate not following the open-door policy as parents were observed coming into the center to drop off children and Owner [name] stated parents are welcome to enter at any time. There is no evidence to substantiate hazards on the playground based on observation of the playground. Some rust was observed on the chains attached to the swings, but it is out of the children s reach. It was recommended to the owner to clean or replace the whole chain. A dresser was observed up against the building, but this did not pose a safety hazard. The mulch on the playground, including in the fall zones, is at the required depth. There is no evidence to substantiate lack of soap and water in the classrooms or changing areas because soap and water bottles, disinfectant, and paper towels were present during the visit . Disposable covers were present for diaper changes.”
  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      49U Indoor Space

      “Repair/replace the sink faucets in the back bathroom and vanity in the front bathroom to ensure cleanability. A center must have 35 square feet per child of usable floor space. The two-year-old classroom measured during the visit indicates a capacity of 10 children, not the enrolled 12. Send documentation to OCCL verifying the reduction of enrollment to 10 children by 3-8-24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Submit the following to complete staff files: documentation of completion of the OCCL H&S training and references for Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      14U Notification to OCCL

      “OCCL must be notified within 5 business days of the loss of the administrator. This was addressed with the owner during the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Submit a health appraisal for one staff member to complete staff files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

  6. May 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Little People College Child Development Center

Is Little People College Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Little People College Child Development Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little People College Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Little People College Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Little People College Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little People College Child Development Center's hours?

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

How much does Little People College Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 998-4929 to ask.

What is Little People College Child Development Center's phone number?

(302) 998-4929.

Where is Little People College Child Development Center?

3507 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, DE 19808. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People College, 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).