CORNERSTONE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH CENTER, INC.

BEAR, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity322
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$797/mo

Contact information

Address3135 SUMMIT BRIDGE ROAD, BEAR, DE, 19701

CityBEAR, DE 19701

CountyNew Castle

Phone(302) 836-6445

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity322

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium13
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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3135 SUMMIT BRIDGE ROAD, 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. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/10/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 7210/10/2025

    72U — Feeding of Infants

    Have parents fill out and sign monthly infant feeding plans for the infant room.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 6310/10/2025

    63U — Administration of Medication

    Have teachers in classrooms get new MAR's for all medicines/diaper creams.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 5910/10/2025

    59U — Hand Washing

    Please ensure staff members are washing hands and changing gloves in between diaper changing/toileting.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 5310/10/2025

    53U — Outdoor Area

    Please get the fall zones mulched as soon as possible.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 4010/10/2025

    40U — Child Files

    Please ensure children's files are complete. Child #17 needs blood lead test results.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 3010/10/2025

    30U — Personnel Files

    Please ensure staff files are complete. CPR and First Aid: Staff #2 OCCL Health and Safety: Staff #2 Health Appraisal and TB test: Staff #2, #4 Annual Safe Sleep and Child Abuse: Staff #7 Training Hours: Staff #6

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 6110/1/2024

    61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Diapering station needs to be within 5 feet of handwashing sink- this needs to be re-arranged in the Little Blessing room- send a picture when completed.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 5710/1/2024

    57U — Equipment

    Ensure there are sufficient materials available in all classrooms: Little Stars room needs more dramatic play, building materials, and manipulatives Little Lambs room needs paper for art supplies and sensory materials Little Saints classroom needs blocks, manipulatives/ problem solving materials, and art Little Blessings room needs building blocks, manipulatives, music, and dramatic play materials. Send pictures of the materials in the rooms.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 5010/1/2024

    50U — Kitchen and Food Preparation

    Replace thermometer in Little Stars room and Preschool II. Lower temperature in Little Cherubs refrigerator- was 50 degrees.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium riskStandard 4910/1/2024

    49U — Indoor Space

    Outlet covers needed in Little Lambs (1 missing) and Little Saints (in bathroom).

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 4510/1/2024

    45U — Hazardous Materials

    Radon testing needs to be completed by the license expiration. Ensure all soap and water and sanitizer bottles are labeled. (Soap bottle in Little Angels, soap bottle in Little Cherubs, need labeled in Little Blessings, soap and water in Pre-K1)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. High riskStandard 3010/1/2024

    30U — Personnel Files

    Staff files require the following documents: Health Appraisal with TB screening: Staff #2 and Staff #3 Administration of Medication Training: Staff #1 OCCL Health and Safety Training (7 hours): Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5.

    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
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$797/month

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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: 322
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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