Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 221 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
About the program
Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 73 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The Ministry of Caring operates two child care centers in Wilmington, Delaware, serving children from infancy through kindergarten age.
The program states Delaware Stars for Early Success accreditation and includes meals.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring 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.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
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.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
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.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure monthly infant schedules are completed and updated monthly.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
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.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Submit blood lead test results for 3 children to complete children's files.
Show all 12 violations on file
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Submit the following to complete staff files: medication certification or training for 2 staff, CPR/FA cert. for 1 staff, prof. dev. plan for 1 staff, a job description for 1 staff, declaration and drug/alcohol for 1 staff, a health appraisal w/tb for 1 staff, eligibility letters for 2 staff.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Submit the following to complete children's files: hours and days of attendance for 3 children.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Submit inf./toddler developmental plans for 2 children
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Repair or replace the countertops for the yellow and blue rooms; adjust the water temperature to 120 degrees F or below in the bathroom in the yellow room
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Thoroughly clean the bathroom in the blue room.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Arrange the nap sheets and blankets so they are not touching.
Activity Areas (regulation 75U)
Establish art centers in all rooms for children two-years-old and older (the 4/5 room has one.)
What parents say
I absolutely love this daycare! The staff are so sweet, caring, and truly attentive to the children. They work very well with my son and make sure he feels comfortable and supported every day. Ms. Wendy, the director, along with all the teachers, create such a welcoming and positive environment. I’m so grateful I chose this daycare - I couldn’t have picked a better place for my child!
Alanza Nelson · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoI love it ! My son started a month ago, and he’s walking now, talking more, he sits at the table, and he’s bringing home projects everyday to every other day. They’ve referred me to a great program for my son beings though he was premature. Their resources beyond childcare are amazing !
Quieraaa Dahjaeee · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoI can’t say enough amazing things about this daycare! From day one, the staff has treated my child like their own. Every teacher is patient, loving, and genuinely invested in helping each child learn and grow. The communication is excellent. I always know what’s going on during the day, from meals and nap times to the fun activities they do. My child comes home smiling, excited to tell me about what they learned, and…
Kiara Rhodes · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI love it here it is soooo homely and my baby loves it here. Ms. Wendy and the sisters are over amazing. I’m going to cry when it’s time to leave to big school ima see if she can do after and before care.
Amber Heyward · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
221 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Questions about Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring
Is Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring licensed?
Yes. Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 29622), with a licensed capacity of 73 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 5 violations for Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring in the last three years, across 4 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 Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring take?
Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring cost?
Child Care Center - Ministry of Caring 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.
