Compton Village in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Michael's Day Nursery
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
1. St. Michael's Day Nursery Marker
Inscription.
St. Michael's Day Nursery. . Founded in 1890, St. Michael's Day Nursery is one of the oldest early childhood education programs in Delaware. Originally located on Washington St., the school offered working class parents childcare at a time when it was typically unavailable to them. In 1899 the General Assembly designated the school a guardian of young children under the jurisdiction of the Delaware Orphan's Court. The school provided care, education, shelter and adoption services for children regardless of nationality or religious affiliation. In 1908 the school moved to this location. By 1960 the school taught children from birth to age eight, continuing their legacy of education.
Founded in 1890, St. Michael's Day Nursery is one of the oldest early childhood education programs in Delaware. Originally located on Washington St., the school offered working class parents childcare at a time when it was typically unavailable to them. In 1899 the General Assembly designated the school a guardian of young children under the jurisdiction of the Delaware Orphan's Court. The school provided care, education, shelter and adoption services for children regardless of nationality or religious affiliation. In 1908 the school moved to this location. By 1960 the school taught children from birth to age eight, continuing their legacy of education.
Erected 2016 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-223.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 39° 44.49′ N, 75° 32.816′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Compton Village. Marker is at the intersection of East 7th Street and North Walnut Street (Business U.S. 13), on the right on East 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 North Walnut Street, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
2. St. Michael's Day Nursery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
