Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 230 Innovation Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19805
About the program
Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 160 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Ducklings Early Learning Center in Wilmington, DE, provides daycare and educational programming for young children using a proprietary curriculum.
The program offers sign language.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington 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. Staff #1 needs updated med cert, PD plan. Staff #2 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA. Staff #4 needs safe sleep review. Staff #5 needs safe sleep review, OCCL 7 hour training, references, health appraisal/TB, service letter. Staff #6 needs health appraisal/TB. Staff #7 needs references, service letter. Staff #8 needs references, health appraisal/TB, Staff #9 needs 2 references or service letter. Staff #10 needs OCCL 7 hour training. Staff #11 needs CPR/FA (skills), orientation. Staff #12 needs CPR/FA, 1 reference. Staff #13 needs PD plan, 2 references or service letter. Staff #14 needs PD plan.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #2, #3, #4, #9, #15 needs blood lead screening. Child #10, #5 need developmental plan.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure indoor space is safe. Front door is not closing properly. No security upon LS entering. -Toilet in Doodlebugs is inoperable. - Counters and fridges need clean in Crickets, Caterpillars and infant rooms.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Ensure classrooms are supplied with toilet paper/paper towels.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Rest equipment needs to be labeled in Doodlebugs. Ensure safe sleep practice is followed - Infant rooms have loose sheets.
Show all 23 violations on file
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are complete.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure shelter-in-place supplies. Water and food supply.
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Ensure at least an ECT is trained in day-to-day operations.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training, safe sleep signed. Staff #2 needs 9 training hours. Staff #3 needs OCCL training, 2 references. Staff #4 needs CPR/FA, PD plan. Staff #5 needs PD plan. Staff #6 needs OCCL training, job description, 2 references, declaration/drug statements signed, and adult abuse check.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #3, 5, 8 need developmental plans upon 45 days of enrollment. Child #8, 9 need blood lead screening. Child #9, 10 need parents right to know signed.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure rest equipment is labeled. Butterflies needs chart completed.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are complete for all medications, including OTC meds. _ Access to box.
Feeding of Infants (regulation 72U)
Ensure infant feeding statements are updated & classroom teachers have access. Ensure bottles are labeled.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure infant daily logs include 30-minute sleep checks.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL training. Staff #2 needs orientation, DEEDS certificate. Staff #3 needs orientation.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #1, #6, #9 need monthly infant feeding schedules.
Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)
Ensure developmental plans are completed within 45 days of enrollment.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure classroom/building is free of insect infestation. Ants in infant room.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerator is 41' or cooler; Waddlers @50'.
Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments (regulation 56U)
Ensure infant cribs are free of blankets. Ensure crib sheets are tight-fitting.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure MAR forms are completed w/specific medication.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure evacuation drill/log and inspection monthly.
Lesson Plans (regulation 74U)
Ensure current lesson plans are posted; Crickets.
What parents say
My son has been enrolled at Ducklings since they opened. I am very pleased with their curriculum, professionalism, the staff, the building layout, the cleanliness, and much more. I feel comfortable dropping him off each day knowing that he is safe, happy, and learning. I really appreciate that the teachers actually use the Bright-wheel app to update me throughout the day AND send daily pictures. This is the best…
Brianna Robertson · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe sing Ducklings praise every chance we get! We enrolled our son when he was just 13 weeks old and have been incredibly happy with our experience at the Chestnut Run location. From day one, we knew we had made the right choice. Before we even pulled out of the parking lot, his teachers, Ms. Ashley and Ms. Mara, had already shared photos on the Brightwheel app. Months later, they continue to keep us updated…
Erin Fairorth · 5/5 on Google · a month agoMy daughter was one of the very first children to start at Little Ducklings. We eagerly waited for the center to open, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. Since day one, she’s had an amazing experience. Her teacher, Mrs. Eileen, has been everything we could have hoped for and more. She has worked so closely with my daughter, not only helping her grow academically, but also supporting her behavior,…
SKINDEEPWITHBRI · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoOur family has had a wonderful experience in the Cricket room. Ms. Zariyah has been such a caring, patient, and positive teacher. She always greets the children with a smile and takes the time to make each child feel special and included. My child talks about Ms. Zariyah all the time at home and has learned so much while in her classroom. It’s clear that she genuinely loves what she does and truly cares about the…
M p · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
230 Innovation Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19805
Questions about Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington
Is Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington licensed?
Yes. Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1627178), with a licensed capacity of 160 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 23 violations for Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington in the last three years, across 3 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 Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington take?
Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington cost?
Ducklings Early Learning Center Wilmington 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.
