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NEW CASTLE, DE·Licensed Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address40 ONAWAY PLACE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 898-0937 Cell
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity9
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High10
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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40 ONAWAY PLACE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2025
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 2112/17/2025
21P — Parents Right to Know Act
Send the completed Parent Right to Know log to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 2511/5/2025
25P — Infants' Records
Send completed Infant Daily Logs for November 10 and 11, 2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 2411/5/2025
24P — Daily Attendance of Children
Send attendance records for week of November 10, 2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 2911/5/2025
29P — Indoor Space
*Ensure water temperature reads 120 or lower. Temp read 141 at visit. Send picture to OCCL. *Ensure evacuation drills are completed monthly. Send Nov and Dec 2025 completed logs to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 3111/5/2025
31P — Kitchen and Food Preparation
Ensure there is a thermometer for freezer. Send picture of temp reading 0 or lower to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3511/5/2025
35P — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
*Infant needs crib/pack-n-play for nap. *Label all rest equipment. Send photos to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3611/5/2025
36P — Equipment
Infant needs highchair or feeding chair. Send picture.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 4211/5/2025
42P — Administration of Medication
Child #1 needs medication box w/prescription information for current medicine and return expired medications to family.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4411/5/2025
44P — First Aid Kit
Roll gauze needed for first aid kit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 5111/5/2025
51P — Feeding of Infants
Infant needs monthly feeding statement.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 5611/5/2025
56P — Training
Training hours will be non-compliant if not completed by Dec 1st.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 811/5/2025
8P — License Renewal
Submit renewal application to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 811/12/2024
8P — License Renewal
Submit the renewal application 60 days prior to license expiration.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 5611/12/2024
56P — Training
Submit documentation of current CPR/FA certification. Submit documentation of completion of annual training by 11-30-24.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4411/12/2024
44P — First Aid Kit
Submit photo documentation of an eye patch and safety pins in the first aid kit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4011/12/2024
40P — Diapering and Soiled Clothing
Ensure the presence of a foot activated trash can within arm's reach of the diaper changing area. Send photo.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3511/12/2024
35P — Sleeping Accommodations and Safe Sleep Environments
Ensure sleep mats/cots have top and bottom covering. Send photo to OCCL.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 3011/12/2024
30P — Fire Safety
Ensure the care area has two unobstructed exits. This was corrected during the visit.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2711/12/2024
27P — Hazardous Materials
Submit documentation of a current radon test reading 4.0 or below.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2211/12/2024
22P — Children's Files
Submit the following to complete children's files: an updated health appraisal for child #6; blood lead test results for child #5, #6.
Corrected at inspection
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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.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,086/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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