Licensed Center Licensed All Ages 78 children Closed · Mon–Fri · 6:30am–5:30pm

Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington

5332 Milford Harrington Highway, Harrington, DE 19952

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78
Capacity
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,230/mo
Delaware avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington

Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington is a licensed center located in Harrington, Delaware (19952). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). Licensed capacity is 78 children.

Cost & subsidies in Delaware

Statewide averages: $1,230/month infant, $880/month preschool. Most Delaware families qualify for assistance through DE Purchase of Care (POC) (intake: (866) 552-2729).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington

Is Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington licensed?
Yes — Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington holds a current Delaware child-care license in our records (status: Licensed), sourced from Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE). Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What are Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington's hours?
Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington operates Mon–Fri · 6:30am–5:30pm based on state records. Hours can change — confirm directly with the center, especially for early-drop-off or extended-care needs.
How much does Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Delaware averages about $1230/month for infants and $880/month for preschool. Contact Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington enroll?
Shell's Early Learning Center-harrington has a licensed capacity of 78 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov kids.delaware.gov
Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (DELACARE) — license search
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.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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