DREAM HAVEN LEARNING CENTER

NEWARK, DELicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity86
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Est. price$841/mo

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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Medium riskStandard 576/16/2026

    57U — Equipment

    Ensure the twos and the preschool classrooms have accessible science materials.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Medium riskStandard 616/17/2025

    61U — Diapering and Soiled Clothing

    Ensure Diaper Changing Procedure is posted in the preschool bathroom.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.

11Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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