ABC KIDS ACADEMY II
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 2201 W 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
About the program
ABC KIDS ACADEMY II is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 138 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
ABC Kids Academy II provides infant, toddler, preschool, and before- and after-school care services in Wilmington, Delaware.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. ABC KIDS ACADEMY II does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. The following is needed: - OCCL Health & Safety Training--Staff # 2, 5 - Release of Employment--Staff #2, 6, 8
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is 48 hours of emergency food on hand.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls and ceilings are in good repair/cleanable/free from stains and discoloration. - Replace the missing ceiling tile in the Open/Close Room - Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the 2/3's classroom. - Spot paint all of the walls where tape has removed the paint revealing the dry wall. - Remove/clean all tape and adhesive residue on the hallway walls. All surfaces must be non-pourous and cleanable.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Designated administrators trained in day to day operations must be present/have training document in their complete staff file. Submit form for the two individuals on-site at the time of visit to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure that all staff files are complete. The following staff needed the following pieces of documentation: -Current CPR/First Aid--Staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 -Professional Development Plan--Staff #2, 6 - Job Description--Staff #6 - Release of Employment--Staff #3, 4, 6 - Service Letters/Two Documented Attempts to obtain Service Letters--Staff #3, 4 - OCCL Health and Safety Training for the Early Childhood Professional--Staff #1, 2 **UNDETERMINED AT TIME OF VISIT: - Professional Development Training (with 2 hours being in Health and Safety) for Staff #1, 2 and 6 Send documentation to OCCL
Show all 27 violations on file
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all children's files are complete. Child #1, 2, 7, 12 needed updated Immunization Records with Blood Lead Screening. Submit documentation to OCCL.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure adequate lighting in the 2/3 Year Old Bathroom (Lady Bugs). Send picture as documentation to OCCL. Ensure that the gym doors are secured and closed when authorized staff are not present in the gym. LS Tavares and Coover were able to walk right in upon arrival. Post signs on the inside stating "ALL DOORS MUST REMAINED CLOSED AND LOCKED WHILE GYM IS UNATTENDED" and on the outside "ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE." Send picture documentation to OCCL.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure that the refrigerators and freezers in the kitchen are clean and debris-free.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Replace the diaper changing mats in the Infant Room and the Lady Bugs (2/3 Year Olds). Send pictures to OCCL.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. All staff except staff# 1-4 need to complete OCCL's Health & Safety seven hour course. Send certificate to OCCL when complete. Staff #5 needs to complete CPR & First Aid. Staff #6 needs 1 reference letter. Send to OCCL when complete. Reminders Staff #4 and Staff #7 needs First Aid and CPR by August 15. This will be non-compliant if not received by Aug 15, 2023. Send certificates of completion to OCCL when complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure Child files are complete. Child #1 needs blood lead screening results. Send to OCCL when complete.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure girls bathroom stall doors are free from hazards. Paint is chipping. Send a picture to OCCL when doors are free from chipped paint. Ensure all cleaning bottles are labeled and not in reach of children in care. This was corrected at the visit in the one-year old room.
Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)
Ensure gym is cool and kept below 82. Temperature was well over 82 degrees. Monitor room for temperatures to be below 82 degrees. before use. Recommendation Use library space for gross motor for all children in care until temperatures reach below 82 degrees in the gym. Ensure floor fans are not in use and inaccessible to children in care.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff #1 needs four references - send a copy of these.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Send copies of completed development plans/checklists for Child #2, 4, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
The refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen are reading too high. Send a picture of thermometers when corrected.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
A staff member in the infant classroom was working on school-work on a laptop while they were supposed to be providing direct care to the children. This was corrected at the visit.
Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)
Staff attendance was inaccurate. A staff member that was seen outside of the center and then in a classroom was never signed out or back into the classroom. LS will check attendance at next enforcement visit.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Staff files were missing the following: - Staff #1 needs one additional reference. - Staff #2 needs an orientation, two additional references or a service letter. - Staff #3 needs four references. - Staff #4 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #5 needs two references. - Staff #6 needs one reference. - Staff #7 needs one additional reference and a service letter sent. - Staff #8 and 9 need references and service letters.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's files were missing the following: - Child #3 and 7 need lead blood screening. - Child #8 needs an updated health appraisal.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure the second set of restrooms on the left side of the hallway has toilet paper and paper towels available at all times.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure there is music equipment available in the three-year-old classroom, and both science and music equipment available in the two's classroom. Send pictures.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
A diapering procedure and a foot activated trash can is needed in the second bathroom on the left-hand side of the hallway.
Meals and Snacks (regulation 71U)
Ensure all meals meet required components and change the menu if something has changed for the day. This was corrected at the visit.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
The renewal application is due 60 days prior to license expiration. This was corrected on 7-18-22.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Crib mattresses must be at the lowest position. Send a picture of this when corrected.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Infant daily logs for four infants in care showed no diaper changes for three hours prior to the time of the visit. Send copies of daily logs for the rest of the week.
What parents say
We’ve had such a positive experience with this school, and I’m truly grateful for the care and dedication they show to the children. As a parent, one of the most important things is knowing your child is safe, supported, and genuinely cared for and this school provides that. The teachers are patient, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s growth and well-being. I’ve seen so much progress in my son, not just…
Akua k Oye · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoREAD CHILD CARE LICENSING REPORTS, ALL STILL VERY MUCH CURRENT OCCURENCES. AIERONAH AND TEE ARE BEGGING PARENTS TO COMPLETE GOOGLE REVIEWS SO THEY DONT LOOK AS BAD BUT THEY ARE HORRIBLE & NOT TO BE TRUSTED WITH YOUR CHILD
Malcolm H · 1/5 on Google · in the last weekBE AWARE: Aieronah and Tee are asking for parents to complete reviews since being investigated in August 2026. DONT TRUST THIS SITE!
K KK · 1/5 on Google · in the last weekTHIS SITE IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED!!!!! AIERONAH AND TEE TO BE SPECIFIC . THEY ASK FOR PARENTS TO FILL OUT THE REVIEWS
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2201 W 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Questions about ABC KIDS ACADEMY II
Is ABC KIDS ACADEMY II licensed?
Yes. ABC KIDS ACADEMY II holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1283544), with a licensed capacity of 138 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has ABC KIDS ACADEMY II had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 9 violations for ABC KIDS ACADEMY II in the last three years, across 8 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 7. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does ABC KIDS ACADEMY II take?
ABC KIDS ACADEMY II is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does ABC KIDS ACADEMY II cost?
ABC KIDS ACADEMY II does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
