St. Bakhita Academy
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 1112 Elm Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
About the program
St. Bakhita Academy is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 308 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. St. Bakhita 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
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.
Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision (regulation 27U)
Ensure staff supervise children at rest. 1 staff was observed using the bathroom in the classroom while children were napping. This was corrected when LS Hackett informed that teacher of Regulation 27 and suggested she call for help in the future.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1, 2, and 3 need their Health/Safety training. Staff #7 needs their CPR/FA, Administration of Medication, and updated health appraisal with TB. Not Determined: Staff #4 needs 3 training hours. Staff #5 needs 15 training hours. Staff #6 needs 9 training hours. Staff #7 needs 9 training hours.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs their blood lead screening results.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Submit Administration of Medication for Staff #2.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure child files are complete. Submit developmental plans for Children #2, 3, and 9 to OCCL.
Show all 13 violations on file
Staffing (regulation 26U)
Hire a qualified administrator by December 2, 2025.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #3 needs CPR/FA, 4 references, and a adult abuse registry check.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Fix clogged toilet in the three year old classroom. This was corrected at the visit.
Infant and Toddler Care (regulation 77U)
Ensure all infants have a daily log that includes feeding, diapering, and sleeping. Must be updated daily. This was corrected at the visit.
License Renewal (regulation 8U)
Submit 2024 State Business License.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #4 needs a DEEDS certificate.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Ensure all child files are complete. Children #5 and #6 need updated infant feeding schedules for the month of August, Children #8 and #10 need blood lead screening results. Child #10 needs their list of immunizations.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Replace ripped toilet seat in the three's bathroom.
What parents say
My daughter attends St. Bakhita Academy, and I couldn't be more grateful for the love and care she has received. The teachers and staff have been patient, supportive, and truly invested in her growth. They've helped her learn, build confidence, and develop socially in such a positive environment. As a parent, it's comforting to know that my child is in a safe place where she is cared for and encouraged every day. The…
Neash Brown · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy son’s teacher ( 3 year old room ) is amazing. But I am very displeased with the staff to parent contact. My son had been hurt a few times and we have not been notified by the daycare . Once we noticed it at pick up and we have been notified by school ( pre k ) when he get there, and find out when I call the daycare it happened there. They use an app , which I do like for most things but if a child gets hurt in any…
Samantha Lattanzio · 2/5 on Google · 7 months agoI love this daycare, all the staff are super nice & welcoming. I feel safe knowing my child goes here & it feels like leaving my baby with family
Nyesha Lanay · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
1112 Elm Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
Questions about St. Bakhita Academy
Is St. Bakhita Academy licensed?
Yes. St. Bakhita Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1459877, 1631936), with a licensed capacity of 308 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has St. Bakhita Academy had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 10 violations for St. Bakhita Academy in the last three years, across 5 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 St. Bakhita Academy take?
St. Bakhita 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 St. Bakhita Academy cost?
St. Bakhita 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.
