Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - Leslie Johnson Center
2401 NORTHEAST BLVD, WILMINGTON, DE 19802Childery 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 4 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
- 169
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff file are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR and First Aid and the OCCL Health and Safety Training.
- Hazardous Materials45U
Ensure radon testing is completed every 5 years. Send results to OCCL. *Appointment made for April 2025*
- License Renewal8U
Renewal application must be sent in 60 days prior to license expiration. Corrected before visit.
Mar 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Insurance Coverage16U
Insurance expired for vehicle and liability. Send an updated copy to OCCL.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure floors, walls, counter surfaces, and toilets are cleanable and in good repair. Rust and chipping paint on the stall divider wall in the childre
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 4
- 2% of licensed capacity
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