CARMEN BARNETT
HOCKESSIN, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address510 CHAPEL CT, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 602-0044
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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510 CHAPEL CT, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/4/2025
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 2211/4/2025
22P — Children's Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #7 needs blood lead screening. Child #12 needs the permission sheet signatures completed.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 811/4/2025
8P — License Renewal
Ensure state business licenses are updated annually.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 5712/4/2024
57P — Capacity
Ensure capacity for Level II FCCH is followed. At the time of my visit on 11.8.24, there were 12 children present. Upon my return to the office, where I received the application, all household members were counted. After meeting with supervisor it was determined the provider was over ratio by one child.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2711/14/2024
27P — Hazardous Materials
Ensure Radon testing is completed every 5 years.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1311/8/2024
13P — General Requirements
Ensure all household members are fingerprinted before being present at the home.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 1511/8/2024
15P — Use of a Substitute
Ensure substitute is trained in CPR/FA.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3711/8/2024
37P — Sanitation
Ensure soap and water and disinfectant is available & labeled. Soap and water is required in diaper changing area.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4011/8/2024
40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure foot activated diaper pail is within arm's reach.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 5111/8/2024
51P — Feeding of Infants
Ensure infant feeding schedule is completed for Child#10.
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
$1,170/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: HOCKESSIN, New Castle County
- Capacity: 9
- Type: Licensed Family Child Care
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