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St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program
St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: 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
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 998-5525 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $210 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 St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1590343
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 5, 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
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are compete. Child #13, #14. #15 and #2o need updated health appraisal. Child #4 needs hours attending. Send documentation to OCCL by April 10, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
35U First Aid and CPR Training
“Ensure staff complete CPR and First aid training within two months of hire. Staff #1, #3, #4 need CPR card in file. Send updated CPR cards to OCCL by April 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are compete. Staff #2 needs 7-hour health and safety training. Send Certificate or transcript to OCCL by April 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Ensure the positive management statement posted in Center. Send pic of policy posted in building by April 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
35U First Aid and CPR Training
“Ensure staff members complete CPR and first aid within two months of hire and update every two year. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #9, #12, #13 need proof of training. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs adult abuse check, Release of employment history, returned or two documented attempts for service letter. If service letter is not received two additional references. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
24U Staff Qualifications
“Ensure staff end qualifications to Deeds with in 60 days of hire. Early childhood deeds are needed for Staff #1, #6, #7, #9, and #13. Send documentation to OCCL by February 10, 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program
Is St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 998-5525 to confirm.
How much does St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 998-5525 to ask.
What is St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program's phone number?
(302) 998-5525.
Where is St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program?
905 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Beginnings Learning Center II, 0.6 miles away.