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St. John's Preschool

Daycare center in Seaford, DE. 300 North Pine Street, Seaford, DE 19973

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AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours9 am to 1 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity114 children
Violations, last 3 years6
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

St. John's Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Seaford, Delaware. It is licensed for 114 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

St. John's Preschool & Kindergarten in Seaford, Delaware, offers part-time educational programs for children aged two through kindergarten.

The program follows a play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Play-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. St. John's Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 590258
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity114 children
Inspections on file6
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years6Area median for centers: 8
Inspections on file60 substantiated complaints
All violations on file12Most recent March 2026

Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Delaware records each regulation found out of compliance at a review, with the corrective action required and the date it was corrected. The state does not assign a risk level.

Cited March 3, 2026Corrected March 9, 2026

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

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 March 3, 2026

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

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 March 3, 2026

Children's Attendance (regulation 43U)

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)

Cited March 3, 2026Corrected March 9, 2026

Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)

Ensure to provide weekly opportunity for health habit / food exploration in the two-year-old classroom

Cited March 17, 2025Corrected March 25, 2025

Indoor Space (regulation 49U)

Repair the window frame in the Classroom 13. Send picture to OCCL.

Show all 12 violations on file
Cited March 7, 2024Corrected March 14, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

A complete file is needed for the following staff. Staff #1 needs an eligibility letter on file, three references or a service letter. Staff #2 needs FA/CPR certification

Cited March 1, 2023Corrected April 18, 2023

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Complete files are needed for the following staff members. All staff members need the OCCL Health and Safety training. Staff #2 needs administration of medication, a health appraisal with TB and a service letter Staff #3 needs an orientation, administration of medication certification and a service letter Staff #7,8,9,10 and 12 needs administration of medication certification

Cited March 1, 2023Corrected March 2, 2023

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Complete files are needed for the following children: Child #2 and Child #3 needs a health appraisal with immunization and blood lead test

Cited March 9, 2022Corrected March 15, 2022

Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)

Provide additional mulch to protect the fall zones on the outdoor play area.

Corrected March 8, 2022

Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)

Ensure to maintain staff to child ratio at all times. In the three-year-old classroom a staff member took a child to the bathroom in another room leaving 12 children alone with one staff. The staff/ child ratio is 1: 10. (This was correct when the staff return to the classroom and agreed )

Cited March 8, 2022Corrected March 9, 2022

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Complete files are needed for two children. Lead screening are needed for two children.

Corrected March 8, 2022

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Provide a foot activated diaper pail in the two-year-old classroom.

Getting there

300 North Pine Street, Seaford, DE 19973

Questions about St. John's Preschool

Is St. John's Preschool licensed?

Yes. St. John's Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 590258), with a licensed capacity of 114 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has St. John's Preschool had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 6 violations for St. John's Preschool in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 8. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does St. John's Preschool take?

St. John's Preschool is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 9 am to 1 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does St. John's Preschool cost?

St. John's Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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