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Wilmington, DE 19802 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
MercyLove Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $182
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About MercyLove Academy
MercyLove Academy 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.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. 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 16 rules across 3 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
MercyLove Academy 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).
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 MercyLove Academy
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
- #1558356
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 7, 2026
16 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.
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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May 7, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
70Q Training
“Staff #1 needs medication certification and 15 hours of training. Staff #3 needs updated FA/CPR. Staff #4 needs release of employment, service letter or 2 attempts, adult abuse registry check, OCCL 7-hour training, and medication certification.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
46Q Transportation
“Ensure the transportation vehicle is up to date. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, carseats/boosters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
44Q First Aid Kit
“Ensure First Aid kit is complete. Need FA guide and splint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
42Q Administration of Medication
“Ensure medication is updated and not expired. If not using send home; creams, tylenol and inhalers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
35Q Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
“Ensure sleep equipment is in good condition and labeled. Mats need to be repaired or replaced. Pack-n-Plays need to be labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
32Q Outdoor Area
“Ensure the outdoor area is free of hazards; trash bags need to be removed. Play equipment needs to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
29Q Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space is cleanable. Kitchen/eating area wall has peeling paint/drywall. Update electrical inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
27Q Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are inaccessible. Lock needs to be installed on kitchen and bathroom cabinets.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #8, #9 need a health appraisal. Child #11, #12 need an infant feeding schedule. Child #12 needs a health appraisal, immunization, and blood lead screening. Child #13 needs the enrollment form completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
8Q License Renewal
“Ensure renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to expiration.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
May 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #9, #13 need health appraisals. Child #12 needs blood lead screening.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
Nov 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
69Q Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs a release of employment and job description.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
44Q First Aid Kit
“Ensure travel kit includes emergency numbers and poison control number. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
42Q Administration of Medication
“Ensure epi-pen is in the original box. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
31Q Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure freezer temperature reads 0 degrees. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
22Q Children's Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs a monthly infant feeding statement. Child #2, 6, and 9 need a blood lead test. Child #6 needs an updated health appraisal with immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about MercyLove Academy
Is MercyLove Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was MercyLove Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has MercyLove Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 MercyLove Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does MercyLove Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are MercyLove Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does MercyLove Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 442-3804 to ask.
What is MercyLove Academy's phone number?
(302) 442-3804.
Where is MercyLove Academy?
Wilmington, DE 19802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.