JOY HARVEY
NEW CASTLE, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address107 MEMORIAL DRIVE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 598-0899 cell
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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107 MEMORIAL DRIVE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/10/2025
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 519/10/2025
51P — Feeding of Infants
Ensure infant feeding schedules are updated monthly. Submit the updated schedule for the one infant in care to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 329/10/2025
32P — Outdoor Area
Remove hazards/clutter from the outdoor space. The space must be cleaned and organized.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 309/10/2025
30P — Fire Safety
Ensure fire/evacuation drills are conducted monthly. Please submit the fire/evacuation drill log for September to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 299/10/2025
29P — Indoor Space
The care space must be thinned out of materials, and they must be organized in order to maintain licensed capacity.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 259/10/2025
25P — Infants' Records
Ensure all infants in care have daily sheets recorded and distributed to families. Submit 1 week's worth of daily records to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 249/10/2025
24P — Daily Attendance of Children
Daily Attendance must be recorded and accurate. Provider was not able to produce attendance when requested. Submit 1 weeks' worth of attendance records to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 229/10/2025
22P — Children's Files
Ensure Child Files are complete. -Child #3 needs Blood Lead Screening Results - Child #4 needs updated Infant Feeding Schedule. - Child #7 needs Emergency Card with all pertinent information, Health Appraisal, Current Immunization Record, Blood Screener Results, and Parent Permissions Form.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 279/17/2024
27P — Hazardous Materials
Ensure that air quality is tested every five years with radon testing kits. Current results expire 10/2024. The provider is prepared to conduct the tests over the weekend (10/20-22/2024
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 529/17/2024
52P — Activities and Interactions
Ensure that the program daily schedule is posted in the child care space.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 409/17/2024
40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Either deep clean or replace the diaper changing table pad in the bathroom. There is discoloration/build-up on the corners and folds.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 309/17/2024
30P — Fire Safety
Obtain current fire extinguisher inspection. The current tag expired 08/2024
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,900/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: NEW CASTLE, New Castle County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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