Stepping Stones Children's Center, Inc.
2800 DUNCAN ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19808Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 1 complaint in the last 3 years and 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
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 docum
- Hazardous Materials45U
Ensure that all cleaning materials are not accessible to the children. Immediately remove the box of cleaning products from the child accessible shelv
- Heating and Cooling48U
Ensure all HVAC vents are cleaned and free from dust. Check all, but the one's vent needs attention.
May 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Positive Behavior Management20U
Review and behavior post positive behavior plan.
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are completed. Staff #1 needs to be fingerprinted since they turned 18. Staff #2 needs OCCL health and safety training.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 5
- 6% of licensed capacity
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