MINISTRY OF CARING CHILD CARE CENTER
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address221 NORTH JACKSON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19805
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 652-8992
Operating details
Hours7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity73
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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221 NORTH JACKSON STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19805, WILMINGTON, DE 19805
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/9/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4910/9/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure walls and ceiling tiles are clean and cleanable. *Replace ceiling tiles in red room and infant room. *Repair wall next to sink in orange room.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 5310/9/2025
53U — Outdoor Area
Ensure fence/gates are hazard-free and operational. Gate is missing slats and needs to be repaired. *Remove all hazards and trash from the playground.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 7210/9/2025
72U — Feeding of Infants
Ensure monthly infant schedules are completed and updated monthly.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 4010/3/2024
40U — Child Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: blood lead test results for three children; current parents right to know for five children; a developmental plan for one child.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,151/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WILMINGTON, New Castle County
- Capacity: 73
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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