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Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy

Home daycare in Wilmington, DE. Wilmington, DE 19801. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.

5.0 (4 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (302) 425-0638
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity12 children
Violations, last 3 years4
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy is a licensed home daycare in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $590 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeLarge Family Child Care · 851389
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity12 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years4
Inspections on file40 substantiated complaints
All violations on file5Most recent May 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 May 7, 2026Corrected June 2, 2026

Children's Health Appraisal (regulation 23Q)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #8 needs a blood lead screening. Child #10 needs a health appraisal.

Cited May 7, 2026Corrected June 8, 2026

Administration of Medication (regulation 42Q)

Ensure Staff #1 and #2 have Administration of Medication training.

Cited May 22, 2025Corrected June 10, 2025

Children's Health Appraisal (regulation 23Q)

Ensure children have an updated health appraisal and blood lead screening. Child #1 needs a blood lead screening. Child #8 needs a health appraisal on file. Send to OCCL.

Cited May 14, 2024Corrected June 7, 2024

Children's Health Appraisal (regulation 23Q)

Ensure each child has an updated health appraisal on file. Send Child #6's health appraisal to OCCL.

What parents say

Desiree and her staff are awesome! They are truly attentive and supportive to the needs of every child attending. Also, the educational curriculum is amazing. They participate in the Delaware Stars Program and has earned an outstanding 5 star rating. I feel my son is truly being prepped for academic and social success thanks to Desiree and her staff. I would definitely recommend Children's Laughter Daycare!

Tamesha Washington · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

I highly recommend this daycare if you want your child to be ready for pre-k or Kindergarten. I have had two children enrolled and both are doing extremely well. Education is at the top of this childcare’s list. Desiree team is undeniable and always go the extra mile for their children.

shakheeta benson · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago

I highly recommend this daycare/preschool to all kids lol my child been going to this daycare since she was two ! But this year she’s in kindergarten, I want to take the time out to thank all staff (AUNT DESSIE , DESIRE &NELL-NELL) in this daycare/preschool ! My child went to kindergarten & was the ONLY child that wrote her name spelled her name & even told the teacher what every letter in her name is for ! Wrote…

Nagia Kelson · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

Questions about Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy

Is Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy holds an active Large Family Child Care licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 851389), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 4 violations for Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy in the last three years, across 4 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.

What ages does Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy take?

Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy cost?

Children's Laughter Early Learning Academy does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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