Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center
Daycare center in Wilmington, DE. 1021 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805
About the program
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center is a licensed daycare center in Wilmington, Delaware. It is licensed for 226 children and serves school age ages.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street 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. Submit the professional development plan for all staff. Submit adult abuse registry, adult health appraisal, release of employment history, and one more documented attempt for Staff #8. Submit a full file for Staff #10 and 12. Submit a release of employment history form and 1 more documented attempt for Staff #13.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure cleaners are inaccessible to children. Children have asses to cleaners in Classroom #10 and Classroom #11.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure walls are clean and cleanable. Repair back wall by dramatic play area in Classroom #6. and Repair wall in Classroom #10 near the sink.
Diapering and Soiled Clothing (regulation 61U)
Ensure foot activated diaper pail is within arm's reach. Place a foot-activated trash can in the diaper changing area.
Administration of Medication (regulation 63U)
Ensure all medication is sent home with children no longer enrolled in the program. -Corrected at Visit.
Show all 15 violations on file
Child Health Appraisal (regulation 41U)
Child #1, #3, and #4 need blood lead testing. Send a copy to OCCL by 11/13/2023.
Personnel Files (regulation 30U)
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #5 needs a health assessment and TB test send a copy to OCCL by 10/12/23.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Repair the sink in the children's bathroom. Send a picture and work order receipt to OCCL by 10/12/23.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's files need the following: - Child #6 needs lead screening. - Child #10 needs an updated health appraisal. Send either copies or appointment confirmations.
Toilet Facilities (regulation 51U)
Repair the rusted partitions in both of the hallway bathrooms. Send pictures when complete.
Child Files (regulation 40U)
Children's files need the following: - Child # 5, 7, 8, and 10 need lead blood screening. Send results of confirmation of a scheduled appointment.
Kitchen and Food Preparation (regulation 50U)
The refrigerator in room 7 was at 50* F. Send a picture of the thermometer at 41* F or lower.
Hazardous Materials (regulation 45U)
Ensure cabinets are locked and chemicals are inaccessible to children. Repair cabinet lock in classroom number ten.
Indoor Space (regulation 49U)
Ensure floors, walls, and surfaces are cleanable and in good repair. Repair base boards in room number seven and room number eight.
Sanitation (regulation 58U)
Ensure outdoor fencing is in good repair. Repair fencing on outdoor playground.
Getting there
1021 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Questions about Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center
Is Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center licensed?
Yes. Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing (licence 1171537, 1044321), with a licensed capacity of 226 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center had any inspection violations?
Delaware records 6 violations for Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center in the last three years, across 7 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 Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center take?
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center is licensed to serve school age ages, and is open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street Center cost?
Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Van Buren Street 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.
