St. John the Beloved Early Childhood Program
905 MILLTOWN ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19808Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects no injury reports on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Positive Behavior Management20U
Ensure the positive management statement posted in Center. Send pic of policy posted in building by April 10, 2026.
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are compete. Staff #2 needs 7-hour health and safety training. Send Certificate or transcript to OCCL by April 10, 2026.
- First Aid and CPR Training35U
Ensure staff complete CPR and First aid training within two months of hire. Staff #1, #3, #4 need CPR card in file. Send updated CPR cards to OCCL
- Child Files40U
Ensure child files are compete. Child #13, #14. #15 and #2o need updated health appraisal. Child #4 needs hours attending. Send documentation to OC
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Qualifications24U
Ensure staff end qualifications to Deeds with in 60 days of hire. Early childhood deeds are needed for Staff #1, #6, #7, #9, and #13. Send documentat
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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