Wesley Preschool and Play Care
Data last updated · May 2026
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 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 132
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. One staff member needs a service letter request for a previous employer.
- Child Health Appraisal41U
Ensure child files are complete. One child needs an updated health appraisal on file.
- Administration of Medication63U
Ensure medications are stored with a name on the box and the item in the box. Expired medications need to be returned and replaced. Medications for
Feb 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete Staff #1 need updated fingerprints and eligibility prior to returning to work.
- Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments56U
Ensure top/bottom covers are available for each napping child. Two children in the Ducklings classroom did not have top/bottom coverings.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.8% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity