DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER
NEWARK, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address701 OLD HARMONY RD, NEWARK, DE, 19711
CityNEWARK, DE 19711
CountyNew Castle
Phone302-294-6471
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity86
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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701 OLD HARMONY RD, NEWARK, DE, 19711, NEWARK, DE 19711
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 306/16/2026
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure Staff Files are complete. The following is needed: - Signed Professional Development Plan--Staff #3 - Orientation--Staff #2 - Annual Review of Safe Sleep--Staff #4 - OCCL Health & Safety Training--Staff #6 - Job Description--Staff #2, 4 - References -- Staff #2 (2) - Release of Employment--Staff #4 - Service Letters--Staff #1, #4
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 406/16/2026
40U — Child Files
Ensure Child Files are complete. The following is needed: Child #8 needs Blood Lead Screener Results
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 576/16/2026
57U — Equipment
Ensure the twos and the preschool classrooms have accessible science materials.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 616/16/2026
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Replace the diaper changing mat in the Two's/Preschool Bathroom. There is a big rip down the middle
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 306/17/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs CPR/First Aid and DEEDS Early Learning Certificate
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 436/17/2025
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure Child Attendance Records are accurate. Preschool did not have two children signed in upon inspection.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 496/17/2025
49U — Indoor Space
Ensure all plugs have plug covers. One outlet in the Toddler Room did not have a cover. Was corrected at visit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 616/17/2025
61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure Diaper Changing Procedure is posted in the preschool bathroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746/17/2025
74U — Lesson Plans
Ensure Lesson Plans are posted in the classrooms. The Toddler and the Preschool classroom did not have a current plan posted at time of inspection.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 3010/22/2024
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs an updated Health Appraisal/TB Screener
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 4010/22/2024
40U — Child Files
Ensure child files are complete. Child #2 needs a Blood Lead Screener.
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
$841/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: NEWARK, New Castle County
- Capacity: 86
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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