Boys & Girls Club @ Brandywine Springs Elem. School
2916 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE
Stepping Stones Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- a week, county median
- $280
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About
About Stepping Stones Children's Center
Stepping Stones Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 999-9985 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Stepping Stones Children's 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 Stepping Stones Children's Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #27741
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent May 15, 2025
13 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.
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure all HVAC vents are cleaned and free from dust. Check all, but the one's vent needs attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure that all cleaning materials are not accessible to the children. Immediately remove the box of cleaning products from the child accessible shelving in the 5's Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL H/S Training Staff #2 needs OCCL H/S Training, 2 References, Release of Employment, two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter (if no Service Letters--provider must obtain 2 additional references), Health Appraisal”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
May 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 4, 2024, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding concerns of improper security procedures, the center not being clean, as well as evidence of mouse droppings throughout the center. A visit was conducted on March 6, 2024, to investigate this complaint. This complaint is substantiated for not having proper security procedures in place. Upon arrival, the door to the church office was open. LS Brady was able to access the child care center because the church office door was unlocked, and the interior church door was also propped open. Both the church office door, and the interior church door that connects to the child care center should always remain locked and closed. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for the center not being clean. LS Brady conducted a walkthrough to ensure there was no evidence of mouse droppings. LS Brady also collected and received a copy of the exterminator s contract for preventative treatments and received a copy of the housekeeping daily schedule the staff follows throughout the day. The floors in the center did not appear to be dirty. All staff interviewed stated they are responsible for cleaning their own classrooms. The center appeared clean, and all staff denied ever having any issues with mice in the center.”
May 13, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
66U Emergency Planning
“Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
57U Equipment
“Ensure sufficient quantity of equipment in each classroom. -Ensure children have available toys for use in the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or repair the chair in the three-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure fall zones meet requirements. Rake mulch to ensure fall zones are corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Ensure refrigerator is 41 degrees on below.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls are cleanable. Clean/wipe down walls in the three year old classroom and one year old classroom. Ensure cabinet doors are cleanable and repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
48U Heating and Cooling
“Ensure cooling equipment shielded. Remove the fan in two-year-old classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure hazardous materials are started inaccessible to children. Remove cleaners from the bathroom shelf. Lock classroom door in two-year classroom closest from staff belongings and cleaners.”
Corrected during the visit
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs to be fingerprinted since they turned 18. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
20U Positive Behavior Management
“Review and behavior post positive behavior plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Children's Center
Is Stepping Stones Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stepping Stones Children's Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Stepping Stones Children's Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Stepping Stones Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Children's Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 999-9985 to confirm.
How much does Stepping Stones Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 999-9985 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Children's Center's phone number?
(302) 999-9985.
Where is Stepping Stones Children's Center?
2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ Brandywine Springs Elem. School, 0.2 miles away.