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Precious Little Hands Childcare Center

702b Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 198054.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$280

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About Precious Little Hands Childcare Center

Precious Little Hands Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian based)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Little Hands Childcare 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 Precious Little Hands Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1236191
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 24, 2026

3 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.

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      45U Hazardous Materials

      “Ensure Radon is tested in each classroom every 5 years and results sent to OCCL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

  3. Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Ensure children's files are complete. Child #13 needs blood lead screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      32U Orientation

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

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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Wilmington, DE 19805 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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FAQ

Questions about Precious Little Hands Childcare Center

Is Precious Little Hands Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Precious Little Hands Childcare Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Little Hands Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 Precious Little Hands Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Precious Little Hands Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Little Hands Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Precious Little Hands Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 510-8825 to ask.

What is Precious Little Hands Childcare Center's phone number?

(302) 510-8825.

Where is Precious Little Hands Childcare Center?

702b Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Elsmere Presbyterian Child Care, 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).