Stepping Stones Children's Center
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
About the program
Stepping Stones Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 85 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Stepping Stones Children's Center 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.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs OCCL H/S Training Staff #2 needs OCCL H/S Training, 2 References, Release of Employment, two documented attempts at obtaining a Service Letter (if no Service Letters--provider must obtain 2 additional references), Health Appraisal
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure that all cleaning materials are not accessible to the children. Immediately remove the box of cleaning products from the child accessible shelving in the 5's Room.
Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)
Ensure all HVAC vents are cleaned and free from dust. Check all, but the one's vent needs attention.
Positive Behavior Management (regulation 20U)
Review and behavior post positive behavior plan.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs to be fingerprinted since they turned 18. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training.
Show all 12 violations on file
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure hazardous materials are started inaccessible to children. Remove cleaners from the bathroom shelf. Lock classroom door in two-year classroom closest from staff belongings and cleaners.
Heating and Cooling (regulation 48U)
Ensure cooling equipment shielded. Remove the fan in two-year-old classroom.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are cleanable. Clean/wipe down walls in the three year old classroom and one year old classroom. Ensure cabinet doors are cleanable and repaired.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
Ensure refrigerator is 41 degrees on below.
Outdoor Area (regulation 53U)
Ensure fall zones meet requirements. Rake mulch to ensure fall zones are corrected.
Equipment (regulation 57U)
Ensure sufficient quantity of equipment in each classroom. -Ensure children have available toys for use in the two-year-old classroom. -Replace or repair the chair in the three-year-old classroom.
Emergency Planning (regulation 66U)
Ensure there is emergency water for all children enrolled.
Getting there
2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Questions about Stepping Stones Children's Center
Is Stepping Stones Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Children's Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 27741), with a licensed capacity of 85 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Stepping Stones Children's Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 12 violations for Stepping Stones Children's Center in the last three years, across 2 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 Stepping Stones Children's Center take?
Stepping Stones Children's Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Stepping Stones Children's Center cost?
Stepping Stones Children's Center 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.
