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BEAR, DE·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1458 BEAR CORBITT ROAD, BEAR, DE, 19701
CityBEAR, DE 19701
CountyNew Castle
Phone(302) 834-5259
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity115
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High1
- Medium12
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1458 BEAR CORBITT ROAD, BEAR, DE, 19701, BEAR, DE 19701
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/4/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 3012/4/2025
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs Adult Abuse Registry Check, Release of Employment, Service Letters and OCCL H/S Course Certificate/transcript.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium riskStandard 3812/13/2024
38U — Parents Right to Know
Ensure that the program keeps a running Parents Right to Know Log for all newly enrolled families as well as any new prospective families touring the program. Send a log with the two newly enrolled families.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 3012/13/2024
30U — Personnel Files
Ensure that staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7 hours of professional development training and Staff #1-4 need to complete skills demonstration for CPR/First Aid (only has certificate of online module completed). Training hours is not determined at this time but will become non-compliant 12/31/2024.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 4012/13/2024
40U — Child Files
Ensure children's files are complete. Child #6 needs a blood lead screening result.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 4312/13/2024
43U — Children's Attendance
Ensure children's attendance is accurate. At the tie of the visit, the Twaddler class did not have a child checked in. They were checked into the program via ProCare but not on the tracking sheet. Review policy/procedure on signing children into the program--submit a policy signed by all staff members outlining the procedure.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4512/13/2024
45U — Hazardous Materials
Ensure Radon results are current and on file. The results on file expired in 9/2024. Testing has been completed and the facility is waiting on results.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 7512/13/2024
75U — Activity Areas
Twaddlers need access to children's books at all times. Send pictures of the book shelf with books placed on it.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 7612/13/2024
76U — Activity Schedule
Ensure DAily Schedules are posted in all classrooms. Twaddlers and Preschool 1 did not have them posted.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 812/13/2024
8U — License Renewal
Ensure that the renewal application is submitted 60 days prior to the license expiration. OCCL received the renewal application on 12/11/2024.
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.
- 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
$797/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: BEAR, New Castle County
- Capacity: 115
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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