Shirley's Little Friends
Wilmington, DE 19806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wilmington Friends School - Lower School
- licensed capacity
- 94
- yearly, posted tuition
- $12,580
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About
About Wilmington Friends School - Lower School
Wilmington Friends School - Lower School is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $12,580 to $26,750.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 576-2900 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Preschool through 12th grade (preschool Beginning at Age 2 1/2) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Quaker) |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilmington Friends School - Lower School lists yearly tuition from $12,580 to $26,750. 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).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $26,750 |
| Pre-kindergarten, Full Day | $25,200 |
| Pre-kindergarten, Half Day | $20,010 |
| Preschool Five Full Days | $18,550 |
| Preschool Five Half Days | $14,320 |
| Preschool Four Full Days | $15,890 |
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| Preschool Three Full Days | $12,580 |
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Wilmington Friends School - Lower School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1546958
Summary
2 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 14, 2025
2 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 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3 needs an updated health appraisal.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
74U Lesson Plans
“Ensure the monthly lesson plan is posted in the PreK Room (150) and Preschool Room (152).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Wilmington Friends School - Lower School
Is Wilmington Friends School - Lower School licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wilmington Friends School - Lower School last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wilmington Friends School - Lower School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Wilmington Friends School - Lower School care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Wilmington Friends School - Lower School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 576-2900 to confirm.
How much does Wilmington Friends School - Lower School cost?
Yearly tuition from $12,580 to $26,750, as it lists it.
What is Wilmington Friends School - Lower School's phone number?
(302) 576-2900.
Where is Wilmington Friends School - Lower School?
20 Granite Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. The nearest other daycare we list is Riverview Place, 0.5 miles away.