ST. JOHN'S PRESCHOOL
SEAFORD, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 NORTH PINE STREET, SEAFORD, DE, 19973
CountySussex
Phone(302) 629-2289
Operating details
Hours9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Capacity114
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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300 NORTH PINE STREET, SEAFORD, DE, 19973, SEAFORD, DE 19973
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 303/3/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Complete staff files are needed, Staff #1, 2 and 4 needs DEEDS certification, Staff #3 needs DEEDS certification and FA certification, Staff #6 needs orientation, OCCL health and safety training, four reference letters, adult abuse check, health appraisal with TB and release of employment.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 363/3/2026
36U — Staff Attendance
Ensure staff sign in and out of the classroom the exact time of arrival and departure. A staff was present in the three-year-old classroom but was sign into the four- year-old classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 433/3/2026
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure to document the exact departure time of children when they leave the classroom. Two children departure time was documented in advance before leaving the classroom. (This was corrected when staff agreed)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 743/3/2026
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure to provide weekly opportunity for health habit / food exploration in the two-year-old classroom
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 493/17/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Repair the window frame in the Classroom 13. Send picture to OCCL.
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$827/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: SEAFORD, Sussex County
- Capacity: 114
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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