La Fiesta
403 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE
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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $210
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About
About Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving preschoolers.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 691-3584 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street 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. - Van Buren Street Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1171537
Summary
1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Sep 13, 2024
4 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.
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure all medication is sent home with children no longer enrolled in the program. -Corrected at Visit.”
Corrected during the visit
61U Diapering and Soiled Clothing
“Ensure foot activated diaper pail is within arm's reach. Place a foot-activated trash can in the diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure walls are clean and cleanable. Repair back wall by dramatic play area in Classroom #6. and Repair wall in Classroom #10 near the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
45U Hazardous Materials
“Ensure cleaners are inaccessible to children. Children have asses to cleaners in Classroom #10 and Classroom #11.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Sep 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Repair the sink in the children's bathroom. Send a picture and work order receipt to OCCL by 10/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs a health assessment and TB test send a copy to OCCL by 10/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Sep 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
50U Kitchen and Food Preparation
“The refrigerator in room 7 was at 50* F. Send a picture of the thermometer at 41* F or lower.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
40U Child Files
“Children's files need the following: - Child # 5, 7, 8, and 10 need lead blood screening. Send results of confirmation of a scheduled appointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center
Is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on September 13, 2024, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 4 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. - Van Buren Street Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 691-3584 to confirm.
How much does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 691-3584 to ask.
What is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center's phone number?
(302) 691-3584.
Where is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center?
1021 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center, under 0.1 miles away.