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Marshallton United Methodist School

Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 1105 Stanton Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Marshallton United Methodist School in Wilmington, DE
AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity32 children
Violations, last 3 years14
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Marshallton United Methodist School is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 32 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Marshallton United Methodist School provides childcare and educational programs for children ages 2 to 12 in Wilmington, Delaware.

The program follows a faith-based approach.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Faith-basedOnline tour bookingAccepts subsidy

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Marshallton United Methodist School 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

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 668502
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity32 children
Inspections on file4
Source: Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years14Area median for centers: 7
Inspections on file40 substantiated complaints
All violations on file14Most recent December 2025

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 December 2, 2025Corrected December 29, 2025

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Ensure staff files are complete. Medication training needed--Staff #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 Professional Development Plan needed-Staff #3, #5 OCCL Health and Safety needed--Staff #4 References needed--Staff #2 (4), #4 (1), #7 (2) Adult abuse registry check needed--Staff #2, #7 School-Age Certification--Staff #1 **18 Training hours needed--Staff #5 (will be non-compliant if not completed by 12/31/2025)

Cited December 2, 2025Corrected December 3, 2025

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Ensure child files are complete. Child #4 needs blood lead results

Cited December 2, 2025Corrected December 19, 2025

Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)

Ensure all medications (including diaper rash cream, sunscreen, etc.) have MAR on file. Send OCCL MAR for 2 Epi-pens.

Cited December 2, 2025Corrected December 9, 2025

First Aid Kits (regulation 65U)

Ensure first aid kit is complete. Send OCCL picture of eye patch.

Cited December 3, 2024Corrected December 31, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following to complete staff files: prof. dev. plans for #2, 3, and 4; 1 reference for #1 (3 if service letters are not obtained;) signed declaration, a release of employment and service letters for #5 (2 more references if service letters are not obtained); not determined- 18 annual training hours for #4.

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Cited December 3, 2024Corrected December 12, 2024

Documenting Children's Progress (regulation 42U)

Submit documentation of children's progress for children #1-5.

Cited June 13, 2024Corrected July 3, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following to complete staff files: orientation and OCCL H&S training for staff # 1 and #2; a release of employment and service letters for staff #1; a job description for staff #2.

Cited June 13, 2024Corrected June 28, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Submit the following to complete children's files: parent's right to know and developmental plan for child #1; transportation permissions for child #2, 3, 5.

Cited June 13, 2024Corrected June 28, 2024

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Provide documentation of monthly fire prevention inspections and fire drill logs for June and July.

Cited April 24, 2024Corrected May 9, 2024

Personnel Files (regulation 30U)

Submit the following to complete staff files: Orientation for staff #1, 2; resume/application for staff #1; job descriptions for staff #1, 2 ; references for staff #1, 2, 3; adult abuse registry, release of employment and service letters , health appraisal w/TB for Staff #3; current CPR/FA for staff #2.

Cited April 24, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

Staff Attendance (regulation 36U)

Ensure all staff members are signing in and out of the classroom with each arrival and departure.

Cited April 24, 2024Corrected May 6, 2024

Child Files (regulation 40U)

Submit the following to complete children's files: hours /days of attendance and date of enrollment for child #2; a complete child emergency card for child #3; health appraisals w/ immunizations & blood lead results for child #3 & 6; emer. transportation permission for child #1, 2.

Cited April 24, 2024Corrected April 30, 2024

Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)

Provide a disposable cover for the changing table. Send photo to OCCL.

Cited April 24, 2024Corrected May 10, 2024

Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)

Provide documentation of April's fire drill / safety check.

What parents say

My twins gave been attending this school for over a year now and we love it here! This is a small church daycare which gives a close-knit feel. In our year at this school, staff turnover has been minimal and the current teachers are very experienced. I know when I drop my daughters off that they are in capable hands. I often receive pictures throughout the day, which allows me to see the fun things they are doing and…

Nicole Ballerini · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

We’ve been part of this daycare since the beginning, and I truly cannot say enough good things about it. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and understanding, especially when it comes to supporting children with special needs. My child absolutely loves going each day, which means everything to me as a first time mom because at his first center he cried everyday. The pictures and updates I get are also great.…

Savannah · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

As 1st time mom, enrolling my son in daycare for the first time was honestly one of the hardest and scariest decisions I had to make. The thought of leaving him with people I didn’t know made me so nervous. But from the moment we started here, the staff made me feel completely at ease. They are so loving, patient, and genuinely caring with the children. You can truly tell this isn’t just a job for them, they really…

Mikeya Davis · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

The staff is very friendly and great with my kids, and ontop of everything. My kids are in separate classes but still interact with eachother. They have small classes which is great and well managed, and they have an app to keep up to date with everything going on. My kids love this school and have shown growth since starting. JL

Rheanna · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago
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Getting there

1105 Stanton Road, Wilmington, DE 19808

Questions about Marshallton United Methodist School

Is Marshallton United Methodist School licensed?

Yes. Marshallton United Methodist School holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 668502), with a licensed capacity of 32 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Marshallton United Methodist School had any inspection violations?

Delaware records 14 violations for Marshallton United Methodist School 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 Marshallton United Methodist School take?

Marshallton United Methodist School is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Marshallton United Methodist School cost?

Marshallton United Methodist School 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.

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