Kid's Kingdom ELC
715 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE
5.0· 2 reviews
Salvation Army Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 185
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Salvation Army Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 185 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 472-0711 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 185 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Salvation Army 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.
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 Salvation Army Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 185 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #29239
Summary
6 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 24, 2026
11 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
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
25U Substitutes, Volunteers, and Contracted Special Services Persons
“The center will be cited for having an ineligible volunteer on premises. Volunteers present at least 5 days or 40 hours a year are required to have comprehensive background checks and a volunteer file. The administrator stated this person is no longer present at the center and they understand and will follow the updated policy requirements going forward.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure mulch is added under and around fall zones, and be sure there is shade.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure RADON testing is completed every 5 years”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #6 needs HA w/ immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Apr 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead results Child #5 needs health appraisal Child #8 blood lead results Child #10 health appraisal, immunizations and blood lead results”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 2 references, adult abuse check Staff #2 needs a DEEDs cert Staff #3 needs application and job description.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
- Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
72U Feeding of Infants
“Updated monthly Infant Feeding schedules are needed for the two infants that are under a year of age. Send documentation when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure that floors, walls, and surfaces are clean and in good repair. Clean wall in the upstairs hallway boys' bathroom. Repair chipping paint on the wall in the cafe, one's room, and two's room. Repair/replace the soft climbing gym in the one's room. Send documentation upon completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure that children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, two children were not signed into the Infant II classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure that child files are complete. Current immunizations are needed for one child. Lead Results are needed for three children. Send documentation upon receipt.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure that staff files are complete. A re-hire staff member needs updated documentation. Send documentation upon receipt.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Apr 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure current lesson plans are posted. Post lesson plan in four's room.”
Corrected during the visit
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Remove or repair the carpet in the two's classroom. Repair drywall in the toddler 2 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure children's attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one child was not signed into the Infant 1 room and also not signed into the Infant 2 room.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Blood lead testing is needed for six children. Date of enrollment is needed for three children. Days/ hours of attendance is needed for two children. Developmental plans are needed for three children. Mat permission is needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff attendance includes exact arrival and departure times. At the time of the visit, one staff member was not signed into the three's classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. OCCL health and safety training is needed for 14 staff members. A professional development plan is needed for two staff members. A DEEDs early learning certificate is needed for one staff member. Medication administration is needed for one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Salvation Army Early Learning Center
Is Salvation Army Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Salvation Army Early Learning Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Salvation Army Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Salvation Army Early Learning Center care for?
185, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Salvation Army Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Salvation Army Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 472-0711 to confirm.
How much does Salvation Army Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 472-0711 to ask.
What is Salvation Army Early Learning Center's phone number?
(302) 472-0711.
Where is Salvation Army Early Learning Center?
400 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801. The nearest other daycare we list is Del Tech/ Wilmington Campus Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.