BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND
WILMINGTON, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address400 W 9TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 651-9304
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity146
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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400 W 9TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801, WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/5/2025
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 662/5/2025
66U — Emergency Planning
Monthly fire/evacuation drill must be conducted and documented. Send documentation of February's fire/evacuation drill to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 502/5/2025
50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure floors in the food prep area are cleanable and in good repair. Repair/replace flooring in the kitchen.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 492/5/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Repair/replace soft baby gate in the toddler 1 classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 452/5/2025
45U — Hazardous Materials
Repair lock or remove chemicals from under the sink in the Toddler 2A classroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 432/5/2025
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure children are signed in and out with each arrival and departure.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 402/5/2025
40U — Child Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: blood lead test results for 3 children; hours and days of attendance for 5 children; health appraisals for 4 children; immunizations for 2 children; transportation permission for 5 children.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 302/5/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Submit the following to complete staff files: date of hire for 2 staff; CPR/FA certification for 2 staff; med. cert/training for 3 staff; signed PD plans w/goals for 6 staff; safe sleep sign-off for 2 staff; annual abuse/neglect sign-off for 3 staff; orientation for 2 staff; OCCL H&S training for 3 staff; job descriptions for 4 staff; 2 references for 1 staff; drug/alcohol statements for 1 staff; health appraisals w/TB for 2 staff; release of employment for 4 staff; service letters for 3 staff. Not determined training hours for 6 staff.
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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$797/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: 146
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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