Donna Nichols
Wilmington, DE 19802 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Open Arms Academy
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Open Arms Academy
Open Arms Academy is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Open Arms Academy 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.
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 Open Arms Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #404481
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 7, 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 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
6U License Requirements
“Ensure current OCCL license is posted for families to see. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure disposable cover is used at each change. Confirm review of diapering procedure with staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure ceilings are in good repair. Kitchen ceiling needs repair/paint. Send photo to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs transportation and medication permission. Child #7 needs current health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
33U Annual Training
“Staff #1 needs to complete 12 additional training hours”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“The Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint on May 1, 2025, alleging improper discipline, failure to provide truthful information to parents about their child's daily experience, and medication administration without proper documentation. An investigation was conducted beginning May 7, 2025, and concluding May 9, 2025, which included a review of medication records, staff and administrator interviews, program observations, an interview with the Reporter, and review of four hours of audio recordings. The allegation of improper discipline is substantiated, based on the audio recording that captured inappropriate tones, threats, and unkind language directed at children. There was no evidence to substantiate a staff member swinging a child by the arm. The allegation regarding medication administration without proper documentation is substantiated, as the MAR for Child #1 indicated daily administration throughout February, yet Parent #1 received the inhaler unused. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for providing false information about a child s feedings or day based on interviews with staff and observation of daily records. While the facility s method of completing the daily logs could be confusing for a parent, they are not providing false information. An additional concern noted during this investigation was a of positive interactions with children in care based on the audio recordings.”
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Submit the following to complete the children's files: Blood lead test results for three children; a health appraisal with immunizations for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
May 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Submit documentation of completion of the OCCL Health and Safety class which will also complete the not determined annual training for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Open Arms Academy
Is Open Arms Academy licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Open Arms Academy last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Arms Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Open Arms Academy care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Open Arms Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Open Arms Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Open Arms Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 384-8485 to ask.
What is Open Arms Academy's phone number?
(302) 384-8485.
Where is Open Arms Academy?
1801 N Jefferson St, Wilmington, DE 19802. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreamers Academy, under 0.1 miles away.