GERMAINE ODEN

BEAR, DELicensed Family Child CareLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity9
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$1,086/mo

Contact information

Address14 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD, BEAR, DE, 19701

CityBEAR, DE 19701

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 690-1727

Operating details

Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Capacity9

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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14 OAKWOOD BOULEVARD, BEAR, DE, 19701, BEAR, DE 19701

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 86/11/2026

    8P — License Renewal

    Ensure the annual renewal application is received by OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration date. Received at visit.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 446/11/2026

    44P — First Aid Kit

    Ensure there is a complete First Aid Kit available. The kit was missing a thermometer.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 306/11/2026

    30P — Fire Safety

    Ensure fire drills are conducted every month. May was not conducted. Please provide OCCL with the June evacuation log.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 226/11/2026

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: Current Health Appraisal--Child #1, 2, 3, 5 Current Record of Immunizations--Child #1, 2, 3 Blood Lead Screener Results--Child # 3, 5

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 86/10/2025

    8P — License Renewal

    Ensure the annual renewal application is received by OCCL 60 days prior to the license expiration date. Due date for the application was 5/31/2025--corrected at visit when received by provider.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 566/10/2025

    56P — Training

    Ensure that annual training hours are completed 30 days prior to the license expiration date.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 226/10/2025

    22P — Children's Files

    Ensure Child Files are complete. Child #2 and #3 need current Health Appraisal/TB Screener, Immunization Records and Blood Lead Screener Results, as well as a Parent Permissions form. Child #4 needs Blood Lead Screening results.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 216/10/2025

    21P — Parents Right to Know Act

    Ensure the Parent's Right to Know log is filled out for all families touring the program and/or enrolling. Submit a log with all of the new children who began the program this past licensing year.

    Corrected at inspection

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,086/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Delaware run about $1,134/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Delaware by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: BEAR, New Castle County
  • Capacity: 9
  • Type: Licensed Family Child Care

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