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Tatnall School Early Childhood
- licensed capacity
- 152
- a week, county median
- $199
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About Tatnall School Early Childhood
Tatnall School Early Childhood is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 998-2292 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tatnall School Early Childhood 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 Tatnall School Early Childhood
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1537896
Summary
7 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 16, 2026
10 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 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. First aid and CPR for Staff #1, 12, 13, 20. Signed PD plan for Staff #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20. Annual review of abuse and neglect for Staff #4, 8, 9, 12, 17. Orientation for Staff #7, 14, 18. OCCL Health and Safety training for Staff #3, 14, 20. Application/resume for Staff #5, 14. Job description, declaration, and drug/alcohol statement for Staff #14. 2 references for Staff #5 an 6. 4 references for Staff #14, 18. Adult abuse registry check for Staff #14, 20. Health appraisal for Staff #3, 7, 11, 13, 20. TB test for Staff #11. Eligibility letter for Staff #18, 19, 21. Send to OCCL.”
Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“OCCL s investigation of regulatory non-compliance began after clearance from other agencies was received. On August 1, 2025, an incident of staff failing to use appropriate behavior support was self-reported to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) by the facility. On August 5, 2025, OCCL received a complaint regarding the same incident. An investigation began on August 5, 2025, and concluded on February 23, 2026, after clearance from other agencies was received. Based on the evidence from the self-report, staff member interviews, and information from representatives of outside agencies, this complaint is substantiated for a staff member failing to use appropriate behavior supports. The staff member s employment was terminated by the facility on August 3, 2025.”
- Feb 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
58U Sanitation
“Soap and water, bleach and water must be filled and used daily. Send pictures of bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
53U Outdoor Area
“Add mulch to Two's fall zones, PS playground, and rock wall area and send pictures. Swing area needs to be raked at the fall zones.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1,2,3 need CPR/ FA Staff #4 needs OCCL H&S training Staff #5 needs job description Staff #4,5 need 2 references Staff #5 needs adult abuse check Staff #5,6 need returned service letters or attempts shown with 2 more references”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
20U Positive Behavior Management
“A licensee shall ensure that all staff use prevention strategies, appropriate redirection rather than restraint, and positive developmentally-appropriate methods of behavior supports for children, which encourage self-control, self-direction, positive self-esteem, social responsibility, and cooperation. Staff shall give directions and guidance in a clear, non-threatening manner. Denying children food, water, or toilet use because of inappropriate behavior is prohibited. Staff #1 used inappropriate tones and threatened to withhold food as a punishment. Staff #1 s employment was terminated on July 20, 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Lesson plan needed for the green room”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
66U Emergency Planning
“Please post evacuation routes in each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
40U Child Files
“Please ensure child files are complete. Items missing: health appraisal for child #1,6,11,13 immunization record needed for child #1,6 parents right to know and screen time permission for child #2,8,9 Developmental plans for child #4,5,8,9,11,12,13”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete.”
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FAQ
Questions about Tatnall School Early Childhood
Is Tatnall School Early Childhood licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tatnall School Early Childhood last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tatnall School Early Childhood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 7 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 Tatnall School Early Childhood care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tatnall School Early Childhood accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tatnall School Early Childhood's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 998-2292 to confirm.
How much does Tatnall School Early Childhood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 998-2292 to ask.
What is Tatnall School Early Childhood's phone number?
(302) 998-2292.
Where is Tatnall School Early Childhood?
1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of America Wilmington, 1.2 miles away.