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126 N Shipley St, Seaford, DE
St. John's Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 114
- monthly, posted tuition
- $170
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About
About St. John's Preschool
St. John's Preschool is a licensed child care center in Seaford, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $170 to $320.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 629-2289 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Aged 2 to Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Qualified by the Office of Childcare Licensing for the State of Delaware; CPR/AED and First Aid Certified |
| Discounts | Sibling discount of 20% applied to the lowest tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. John's Preschool lists monthly tuition from $170 to $320. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Sussex County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Program monthly payment option | $320 |
| Pre-Kindergarten Program monthly payment option | $280 |
| Three Year-Old Program monthly payment option | $170 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Program $32000.00 per year (as written) | $32,000 |
| Pre-Kindergarten Program, 4 days per week, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | $2,800 |
| Three Year-Old Program, 3 days per week, 9:00-11:30 a.m. | $1,700 |
| Two Year-Old Program, 2 days per week, 9:00-11:30 a.m. | $1,400 |
| $100.00 nonrefundable registration fee due at time of registration | $100 |
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$182
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for St. John's Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #590258
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 3, 2026
6 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 4
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure to provide weekly opportunity for health habit / food exploration in the two-year-old classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
43U Children's Attendance
“Ensure to document the exact departure time of children when they leave the classroom. Two children departure time was documented in advance before leaving the classroom. (This was corrected when staff agreed)”
Corrected during the visit
36U Staff Attendance
“Ensure staff sign in and out of the classroom the exact time of arrival and departure. A staff was present in the three-year-old classroom but was sign into the four- year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Complete staff files are needed, Staff #1, 2 and 4 needs DEEDS certification, Staff #3 needs DEEDS certification and FA certification, Staff #6 needs orientation, OCCL health and safety training, four reference letters, adult abuse check, health appraisal with TB and release of employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
49U Indoor Space
“Repair the window frame in the Classroom 13. Send picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“A complete file is needed for the following staff. Staff #1 needs an eligibility letter on file, three references or a service letter. Staff #2 needs FA/CPR certification”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Mar 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Complete files are needed for the following children: Child #2 and Child #3 needs a health appraisal with immunization and blood lead test”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Complete files are needed for the following staff members. All staff members need the OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #2 needs administration of medication, a health appraisal with TB and a service letter Staff #3 needs an orientation, administration of medication certification and a service letter Staff #7,8,9,10 and 12 needs administration of medication certification”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Mar 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
53U Outdoor Area
“Provide additional mulch to protect the fall zones on the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Provide a foot activated diaper pail in the two-year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
40U Child Files
“Complete files are needed for two children. Lead screening are needed for two children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“Ensure to maintain staff to child ratio at all times. In the three-year-old classroom a staff member took a child to the bathroom in another room leaving 12 children alone with one staff. The staff/ child ratio is 1: 10. (This was correct when the staff return to the classroom and agreed )”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about St. John's Preschool
Is St. John's Preschool licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. John's Preschool last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. John's Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 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 St. John's Preschool care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does St. John's Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. John's Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 629-2289 to confirm.
How much does St. John's Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $170 to $320, as it lists it.
What is St. John's Preschool's phone number?
(302) 629-2289.
Where is St. John's Preschool?
300 North Pine Street, Seaford, DE 19973. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt. Olivet Preschool, 0.2 miles away.