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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. - West End Center

Wilmington, DE · New Castle County
1725 WEST 8TH STREET, Wilmington, DE 19805
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Quick Facts

Capacity
129 children
Age Range
3 years through 5 years.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (302) 421-3620
1725 WEST 8TH STREET
Wilmington, DE 19805
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Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
250487
Issued By
Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth And Their Families
District Office
State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing

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About the Provider

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Wilmington Head Start, Inc. is a program that has been providing services since 1984 to 3 to 5 year old children and their families who reside in Wilmington, Delaware, or whose children attend childcare within the city. The program includes 4 educational centers throughout the city that serves a total of 500 children per year. The services provided by Wilmington Head Start include education, health, disabilities, nutrition, male involvement and family services. To assist with communication and oversight of the overall program, Wilmington Head Start encourages parents participation on both the Parents Committee and thePolicy Council.
Additional Information: Financial Arrangements: Child Care Food Program;Nonprofit;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2023-09-25 Non Compliance 41U - Child Health Appraisal Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure children's health appraisals are updated every 13 months. Child #5 needs a new health appraisal. Send a copy to OCCL by 10-16-2023.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-09-26 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Staff files will need the following: Staff #1 and #2 need an administration of medication certificate.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-09-26 Non Compliance 40U - Child Files Completed
Corrective Action: Children's files were missing the following: - Child # 1, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 15 need blood lead screenings complete. Send a copy of results of confirmation of a scheduled appointment.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-09-26 Non Compliance 49U - Indoor Space Completed
Corrective Action: Indoor space items:: - Repair/replace the shoe moulding in the following bathrooms and send pictures when complete. The bathroom attached to room 1 and all three hallway bathrooms within the center. - Cover or repair the metal box under the sink in the hallway bathroom. - Repair the metal stall divider in the hallway bathroom. - Spackle/paint the wall in the middle window of classroom 7.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-09-26 Non Compliance 50U - Kitchen and Food Preparation Completed
Corrective Action: The refrigerators read over 41*F in classrooms #1, 2, and 3. Send a picture of the thermometers at the correct temperature.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2022-09-26 Non Compliance 51U - Toilet Facilities Completed
Corrective Action: Ventilation fans aren't working in two of the bathrooms in the center. Send copies of work orders/receipt for their repair.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2021-09-24 Non Compliance 30U - Personnel Files Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required elements. Annual professional development plans are needed for five staff members. Medication Administration training/certification is needed for one staff.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2021-09-24 Non Compliance 38U - Parents Right to Know Completed
Corrective Action: Complete parents right to know log.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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2021-09-24 Non Compliance 66U - Emergency Planning Completed
Corrective Action: Ensure center has adequate emergency water.
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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