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2110 Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington, DE
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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
- licensed capacity
- 169
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 169 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 | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 169 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center 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 Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 169 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #27722
Summary
3 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Mar 19, 2025
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 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
8U License Renewal
“Renewal application must be sent in 60 days prior to license expiration. Corrected before visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL. *Appointment made for April 2025*”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff file are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid and the OCCL Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
- May 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure floors, walls, counter surfaces, and toilets are cleanable and in good repair. Rust and chipping paint on the stall divider wall in the children's bathroom needs to be repaired or replaced. Send a picture to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
16U Insurance Coverage
“Insurance expired for vehicle and liability. Send an updated copy to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Mar 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8N Completed application submitted 60 days before license expires?
“The renewal application is due 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. This will be corrected when received.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
40U Child Files
“Children's files need the following: Child #1 needs an updated health appraisal Child # 3 needs an updated health appraisal Child #6 needs an updated health appraisal”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files are missing the following items/documents: Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 need OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #1 needs a professional development plan Staff #4 needs adult abuse, health appraisal with TB, and release of employment Staff #7 needs annual review of abuse and neglect Staff #10 needs a professional development plan and needs 5.5 hours of training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
28U General Qualifications
“The following staff needs to be fingerprinted and receive eligibility due to expirations: Staff #10, 11, 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Mar 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
51U Toilet Facilities
“Repair/repaint the divider between the stalls in the yellow bathroom at the rear of the building so the surface is cleanable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
40U Child Files
“Child #1 and Child #10 need lead blood screening results with their health appraisals.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
30U Personnel Files
“Staff #1 needs an employee declaration and drug/alcohol statement signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
Oct 18, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Medication Administration Record is needed for one child for two emergency medications. Send a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
53U Outdoor Area
“Downspout on the playground has a cracked/sharp edge around the drain. Repair or replace and send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“Room #6 needs a new thermometer in the refrigerator. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
45U Hazardous Materials
“Room #6 and 9 need new safety locks under the sink or remove chemicals from that location. Send a picture.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
30U Personnel Files
“Staff files need the following items: - Staff #1 needs to apply for a DEEDS qualification - does not count in ratio. - Staff #2 needs 2.5 hours of training. - Staff #3 needs 1.5 hours of training. - Staff #5 needs 4.5 hours of training. - Staff #6 needs a copy of current CPR/First Aid. - Staff #8 needs a professional development plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
Is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 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 Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center care for?
169, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 762-8038 to ask.
What is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center's phone number?
(302) 762-8038.
Where is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center?
2401 Northeast Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802. The nearest other daycare we list is Leslie A. Johnson Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.