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5305 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE
The Independence School
- licensed capacity
- 125
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About The Independence School
The Independence School is a licensed child care center in Newark, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 239-0330 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Independence School 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 The Independence School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1571106
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 16, 2026
3 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 2
- 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 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
32U Orientation
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL Health and Safety training. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7-hour OCCL Health and Safety training and health appraisal with TB test. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs signed orientation. Staff #2 needs health appraisal w/TB. Send to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Independence School
Is The Independence School licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Independence School last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Independence School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 The Independence School care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does The Independence School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Independence School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 239-0330 to confirm.
How much does The Independence School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 239-0330 to ask.
What is The Independence School's phone number?
(302) 239-0330.
Where is The Independence School?
1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711. The nearest other daycare we list is Limestone Hills Day School, 0.4 miles away.