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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center

1021 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805
licensed capacity
106
a week, county median
$210

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About Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center

Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 106 children, serving preschoolers.

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd 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).

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New Castle County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
106 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#1044321
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Oct 8, 2024

1 rule 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

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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  1. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      30U Personnel Files

      “Ensure staff files are complete. Submit the professional development plan for all staff. Submit adult abuse registry, adult health appraisal, release of employment history, and one more documented attempt for Staff #8. Submit a full file for Staff #10 and 12. Submit a release of employment history form and 1 more documented attempt for Staff #13.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

  2. Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      41U Child Health Appraisal

      “Child #1, #3, and #4 need blood lead testing. Send a copy to OCCL by 11/13/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023

  3. Jul 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      51U Toilet Facilities

      “Repair the rusted partitions in both of the hallway bathrooms. Send pictures when complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      40U Child Files

      “Children's files need the following: - Child #6 needs lead screening. - Child #10 needs an updated health appraisal. Send either copies or appointment confirmations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

Copied from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center

Is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd 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. - West 3rd Street Center last inspected?

Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2024, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 1 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. - West 3rd Street Center care for?

106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 691-3584 to confirm.

How much does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 691-3584 to ask.

What is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center's phone number?

(302) 691-3584.

Where is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West 3rd Street Center?

1021 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805. The nearest other daycare we list is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).