Newark Christian Childcare
680 South Chapel Street, Newark, DE
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St. Paul's Lutheran School
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving 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, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Serving ages 3-5 for Preschool and Pre-K; Toddlers (ages 1 & 2) Fall 2026; School Age Before & After Care |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran (St. Paul's Lutheran School)) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | POC and POC Self-Arranged |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Paul's Lutheran School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $199 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. Paul's Lutheran School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #197565
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 13, 2026
5 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
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one more reference and show proof of two attempts to get service letter. Send documentation to OCCL by May 11,2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026
Apr 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure the freezer has a thermometer. Send a pic of the thermometer reading 0 degrees or less.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
40U Child Files
“Ensure health appraisals and immunization records are updated every 13 months. Child #7, #9, and #12 need updated health appraisals and immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
32U Orientation
“Ensure all staff completes the Health and Safety Training for child care professionals. Staff #1 and Staff # 5 need to complete this training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure personnel files are complete. Staff #1 (substitute) needs orientation, job description, references, declaration, drug/alcohol statement, adult abuse, health appraisal/TB, employment history, service letters, and annual review of child abuse. Staff #3 needs medication certification and health appraisal/TB. Staff #4 needs Medication certification, PD plan, Job description, references, health appraisal, Employment history, and service letter. Staff #5 (substitute) needs a CPR first aid certificate, annual review of child abuse, job description, references, declaration, drug/Alcohol statement, adult abuse, health appraisal/TB, employment history, and service letters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
Apr 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
57U Equipment
“Music equipment for children is needed in three classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
53U Outdoor Area
“Sand and paint the rough wood on the new playground bench.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
49U Indoor Space
“The Boys hallway bathroom needs the cabinet doors repainted so they are cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. -An updated health appraisal, immunization records, and lead blood screening results are needed for one child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. -date of hire is needed in the file for two staff. -Administration of Medication certification is needed for three staff. -The seven-hour Health and Safety Training for Early Childhood Professionals is needed for ALL staff. -A fingerprinting receipt is needed for one staff person past the five-year requirement. -A fingerprinting receipt is needed for one other staff person. -Eligibility letters ar needed in staff files for Staff #1, 33, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10. -A health appraisal and TB results are needed for one staff. -A release of employment history form and service letter are needed for one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
Apr 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“All child files must be complete. -Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal, immunization records, and lead blood test results. -Lead blood test results are needed for Child #5, #6, and #8.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“All staff files must be complete. -Staff #3 needs Administration of Medication certification, which will serve for her needed three training hours. -Staff #4 needs fingerprinting immediately! Also, an adult abuse registry check, and an updated adult health appraisal and TB results. -Staff #6 needs an adult health appraisal form that states there are no prohibitions to her working with children. -Staff #10 needs four reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Paul's Lutheran School
Is St. Paul's Lutheran School licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. Paul's Lutheran School last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Paul's Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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. Paul's Lutheran School care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St. Paul's Lutheran School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St. Paul's Lutheran School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 368-0064 to ask.
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's phone number?
(302) 368-0064.
Where is St. Paul's Lutheran School?
701 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Delaware/McVey, 0.2 miles away.