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Wilmington Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 332
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $10,295
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About Wilmington Montessori School
Wilmington Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 332 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $10,295 to $33,650.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 332 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months through middle school |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Discounts | 10% discount for five or more weeks registered by March 31, 2026 |
| Licensed capacity | 332 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wilmington Montessori School lists yearly tuition from $10,295 to $33,650. 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 (age 5 by 9/1/26), 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | $21,595 |
| Pre-Primary (Toddler), ages 12-36 months, 3 full days (9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) | $14,995 |
| Pre-Primary (Toddler), ages 12-36 months, 3 half days (9 a.m. - noon) | $10,595 |
| Pre-Primary (Toddler), ages 12-36 months, 5 full days (9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) | $22,995 |
| Preschool (age 3 by 8/31/26), 3 full days (8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) | $14,395 |
| Preschool (age 3 by 8/31/26), 3 half days (8:45 a.m. – noon) | $10,295 |
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| Preschool (age 3 by 8/31/26), 5 full days (8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) | $20,595 |
| Year-Round (12-month) Pre-Primary, 5 full days (7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) | $33,650 |
| Year-Round (12-month) Primary (Years 1 & 2), 5 full days (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.) | $31,725 |
| Half-Day Camp (Turtles and Pandas only), 3 days | $190 a week |
| Half-Day Camp (Turtles and Pandas only), 5 days | $280 a week |
| Full-Day Camp (all ages), 3 days | $285 a week |
| Full-Day Camp + Extended Day (all ages), 3 days | $350 a week |
9 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 Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 332 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #28670
Summary
4 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Apr 2, 2026
7 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 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Administration of Medication needed for Staff #2 and 9. PD Plan needed for Staff #6. Release of Employment and service letters needed for Staff #3. CPR/FA needed for Staff #8. Finger printing eligibility and OCCL Health and Safety training needed for Staff 10”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
49U Indoor Space
“Classroom 4 and 20 need to remove tape and tape residue from classroom floor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
40U Child Files
“Ensure child files are complete. Child #3 needs health appraisal, immunizations and lead test results. Child #9 needs updated health appraisal, affidavit for exemptions on immunizations and lead screening/test. Child #11 and 18 needs blood lead results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Administration of Medication and OCCL Health and Safety training, Resume, and health appraisal with TB. Staff #6 and 12 need references. Staff #12 needs health appraisal with TB, release of employment and 4 references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Apr 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Submit blood lead test results for Child #3 & #8 to complete children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
33U Annual Training
“Ensure annual training is complete by all staff members. Staff #5 needs six hours.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs one reference, Staff #2 needs CPR/FA, and Staff #3 needs OCCL Health and Safety Training”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Children #2 - 15 need Administrative of Medication forms completed by a parent. Children #4,5, and 9 need a completed Parents Right to Know form. Children #6, and 10 need blood lead screening results. Child #11 needs a current health appraisal and immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all staff files are complete. Health and safety training for staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and #30. One more reference for staff #1, 15, and 22. 2 references for staff #30 (4 references if no service letter). Administration of Medication for staff #1, 2, 14, 15, 22, and 30. Orientation is needed for staff #2, 14, 28, and 30. Adult Health Appraisal form w/TB for staff #2, 28, and 30. Release of enrollment for staff #14, and 30. Service letter for staff #14, and 30, and one more attempt of sending the letter for staff #22. Updated fingerprinting receipts & eligibility for staff #7, 12, 13, 25, 29, and 30. Eligibility letter in file for staff #8, 9, 16, 17, and 18. A complete file for staff #30. One-hour Health & Safety training for staff #28 and PD Plan for staff #28.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Wilmington Montessori School
Is Wilmington Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wilmington Montessori School last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wilmington Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Montessori School care for?
332, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wilmington Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Wilmington Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wilmington Montessori School cost?
Yearly tuition from $10,295 to $33,650, as it lists it.
What is Wilmington Montessori School's phone number?
(302) 475-0555.
Where is Wilmington Montessori School?
1400 Harvey Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. The nearest other daycare we list is NCC Head Start, Inc. Claymont, 0.9 miles away.